Tag Archives: European Commission

Time to admit a U turn David

Posted on August 20, 2017 by ianchisnall

On 24th June 2016 the Government in several stages of chaos began the process albeit chaotically of preparing for Brexit. Over the 14 months on many occasions the Government has consistently denied a willingness to explain where it intends to … Continue reading →

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The beginning of an adventure?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following is from my column in The Argus Newspaper: Today marks the beginning of an adventure for a number of mostly unknown people who are working on our behalf. If all goes well, they will be able to dine … 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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Europe and our deceit

Posted on October 21, 2014 by ianchisnall

The exchanges over the last 48 hours between the Prime Minister and President of the European Commission, show just how much of a mismatch exists between what our nation apparently wants in its relationship with other EU nations, and what … Continue reading →

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Votes are for 5 years, not just 1 day

Posted on June 23, 2014 by ianchisnall

To find someone complaining that within days of an election, that the results have been ignored by those in power is hardly a shock. However the person complaining here is not an angry Conservative voter upset that despite a promise of no top … Continue reading →

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EC public consultation on TTIP

Posted on April 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

Thursdays announcement that the European Commission was to hold a consultation on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is something of a wake up call. According to this website “Since June 2013 the Commission has held three rounds of stakeholder … Continue reading →

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What does the EU ever do for us?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by ianchisnall

The popular debate which passes for analysis of the EU seems dominated by many voices that are Eurosceptic, with only rare moments when good work carried out by the European Commission filter through the promises by the Conservatives to offer a … Continue reading →

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