Tag Archives: EU Referendum

Democracy on whose terms?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by ianchisnall

The three core issues that appear to have arisen in the arguments about June’s referendum are those of democracy; ie that the EU is anti-democratic, finance; the cost of the EU to you and me and Immigration; control of our … Continue reading →

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A strange outcome

Posted on April 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

In considering how to vote in the forthcoming EU referendum, it is important to read and listen to as many sources as possible including those from people who might otherwise take different views to our own. It is particularly important … Continue reading →

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A new set of relationships?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by ianchisnall

Yesterday on Radio 4 inexplicably Michael Gove was given 3 minutes to speak uninterrupted about why we should vote to leave the EU. He was then interviewed and one of the elements of his many arguments was that if we … Continue reading →

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A vote that must bring about change

Posted on April 19, 2016 by ianchisnall

The referendum on 23rd June is bound to create change for our nation, whatever the outcome of the vote. If the British public decide to remain in the EU, on the face of things, matters will be business as usual. … Continue reading →

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Well done Nick

Posted on April 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

I found last nights documentary by Nick Robinson for the BBC on the EU really helpful as it delved into issues and events that were taking place, just as I was taking my first steps. I found the piece very … Continue reading →

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The tally mounts yet there is no plan

Posted on April 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

I am republishing a blog I wrote a month ago, with the numbers amended. This is because nothing has changed in our Parliament, yet another month of bombing has gone on. I appreciate that my blog won’t stop the bombing, … Continue reading →

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The worst of all worlds?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by ianchisnall

According to David Owen speaking in the last few hours, we need to leave the EU in order to protect the NHS from TTIP. This seems perverse logic at its most extreme as TTIP is still being discussed with the … Continue reading →

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The un-democrats

Posted on March 24, 2016 by ianchisnall

The argument that the EU is un-democratic appears to have gained a great deal of traction and resonance amongst many people as we look forward to the referendum in exactly 13 weeks time. In my own view this is only … Continue reading →

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Can we really handle sovereignty?

Posted on March 20, 2016 by ianchisnall

In the film ‘A few Good Men’ Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise taunt one another about the truth and whether those of us outside the senior ranks of the military can handle it. Nicholson as a senior Officer claims we … Continue reading →

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Out of ideas and explanations

Posted on March 18, 2016 by ianchisnall

The Budget and subsequent speeches and media interviews by Nicky Morgan and George Osborne would suggest that they are helping to lead a Government that has run out of ideas. Put aside the EU referendum and we are left with … Continue reading →

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