Tag Archives: European Union

Sofa so bad

Posted on October 7, 2016 by ianchisnall

Being an MP must be a challenging role, creating numerous opportunities to visit people, events and organisations with a wide range of needs and stories to tell. To then be given a national platform as a Government Minister (or shadow … Continue reading →

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Brexit means 184 pages

Posted on September 8, 2016 by ianchisnall

Over the Summer as Theresa May occasionally spoke up about how Brexit means Brexit from her Swiss chalet, researchers in the House of Commons were hard at work producing a 184 page document along with a much shorter summary which outlines … Continue reading →

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A tough democratic challenge

Posted on July 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

Three weeks ago today each of us over 18 had one vote to cast in a simple decision making vote, whether to remain or leave the European Union. We all thought we knew what to expect. According to Michael Gove … Continue reading →

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Brexit begins to take shape

Posted on July 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

Over the last few months there were numerous promises and indeed a number of patronising statements made by people arguing for us to leave the EU, ridiculing the idea that our access to European markets would be ended just because … Continue reading →

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The democratic potency of the EU

Posted on July 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

The referendum is over, the Leave campaign achieved its outcome and all of us must now settle down while our democratic representatives focus on achieving the best Brexit outcome for the nation that they can. As someone wrote to me … Continue reading →

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The need to listen to young people

Posted on July 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Based on the various statements that have so far emerged from the contenders to be our next Prime Minister, none has yet shown a willingness to respond to the concerns by young people over the vote we all took 10 days … Continue reading →

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A bit of a mess

Posted on July 2, 2016 by ianchisnall

The European Trade Commissioner, Cecilia Malmstrom spoke on Thursday evening of our impending departure from the European Union and announced guidance regarding the process we would need to follow as a nation. Following a meeting of the European Council which … Continue reading →

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A belated Happy Birthday

Posted on June 30, 2016 by ianchisnall

The discovery that one has missed a significant Birthday is always a bit disappointing, especially if it is a Birthday ending in 0. Yesterday was the 130th Birthday of a chap called Robert Schuman. He is seen as the founder … Continue reading →

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Change is a necessity!

Posted on June 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

The outcome of next Thursdays referendum will have a profound impact on our society. If as some wish, we leave the EU the first impact will be on our own Government. They have set their policy as remaining and if … Continue reading →

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Fine rhetoric with no substance

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Yesterday Michael Gove was interviewed on Sky on his views of the EU. The following in italics is a small excerpt which is being promoted extensively by his colleagues who agree with his points of view. He said of people … Continue reading →

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