Tag Archives: Frank Field

Kakistocracy: “Government by the worst people.”

Posted on December 4, 2017 by ianchisnall

If we were watching a satirical TV series in which the President of the USA re-tweeted deeply offensive messages without checking their veracity or source, the ability to switch off the screen or choose a different programme might make the … Continue reading →

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The end of the Beginning, perhaps?

Posted on November 20, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following is my weekly column published this morning in the Argus Newspaper: Last week in Parliament had all of the hall marks of the End of the Beginning of our efforts or perhaps their efforts to leave the European … Continue reading →

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How to make a wrong mess

Posted on November 16, 2016 by ianchisnall

The news in this article that “The government has launched a consultation on whether to scrap controversial qualification requirements for childcare apprentices that have been blamed for causing a recruitment crisis in the sector.” suggests that the Government has ignored … Continue reading →

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Horological Easing

Posted on September 19, 2015 by ianchisnall

This morning on Week in Westminster, the MP for Wyre Forest Mark Garnier was invited to reflect on the Governments decision to slash tax credits for 1000’s of working families. He responded to a challenge from Frank Field MP who argues … Continue reading →

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Job creation and foodbanks

Posted on October 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday I attended a meeting in Brighton organised by the Food Partnership to bring together the many foodbanks in our small city. It was the second such meeting and in the 3-4 months since we first met at least … Continue reading →

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Can we really call ourselves civilised?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by ianchisnall

There is an old adage which states that the mark of a civilised society is how well it looks after its most vulnerable citizens. In recent weeks there have been a number of debates, decisions or studies that suggest that we need … Continue reading →

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