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Another Political Disconnect

Posted on August 28, 2013 by ianchisnall

I wrote yesterday about the failure of Theresa May to take people trafficking seriously for over 6 years, and then her welcome but unexpected decision to introduce additional legislation during this governmental year, even though no mention was made of … Continue reading →

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What price a lack of common sense?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by ianchisnall

It has been widely reported that Lord Freud, speaking in a discussion in the House of Lords on Tuesday led to serious questions about his own judgement. Whilst a number of MPs were in Westminster Hall discussing the benefits of joint working … Continue reading →

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Why we all need a new Alliance

Posted on June 4, 2013 by ianchisnall

The Tax Payers Alliance claim on their website to be “Britain’s independent grassroots campaign for lower taxes” and go on to suggest that “After years of being ignored by politicians of all parties, the TPA is committed to forcing politicians to listen … Continue reading →

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