Tag Archives: General Election 2015

The Good and the Ugly

Posted on October 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

According to this news report by the BBC environment Minister Liz Truss has spoken in an interview with a national newspaper declaring large-scale solar farms to be “a blight on the landscape” and she explained “I want Britain to lead the world in food and … Continue reading →

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The countdown continues

Posted on September 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

In all of the excitement of the Independence Referendum, it would be easy to overlook that the 19th September 2014 as being a significant date for more people than just those concerned about the state of the Union. It also marks … Continue reading →

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A random act of kindness

Posted on August 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

The visit by David Cameron and George Osborne to Eastbourne on Friday was presumably based on a last minute decision following the fire on the Pier on Wednesday. The residents and visitors to the town must have felt very pleased that such a devastating … Continue reading →

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Whats so special about 5 years?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

Our MPs are on campaigning leave (or a few are already on holiday, taking advantage of the cheaper holidays before the state Schools broke up). This is to be added to their previous unexpected 19 days break in May when David Cameron … Continue reading →

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Universal chaos

Posted on July 8, 2014 by ianchisnall

It seems inconceivable after 4 years of the Governments legislative programme that a major item of their welfare reforms has still not been signed off by the Treasury. The MPs who were involved in the meeting of the Public Accounts Committee … Continue reading →

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We need storage solutions

Posted on June 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

The news that Ed Davey has given consent for a new wind farm of the Suffolk Coast means that from 2019 our nation gets a bit closer to the target of being free from fossil fuel powered electricity. It is disappointing … Continue reading →

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Equalities – substance not posture

Posted on May 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

Philip Hammond took us all by surprise yesterday announcing he will bring forward the review on the inclusion of women soldiers in infantry front line positions to report before next Mays General Election. This will complete the equality of access to … Continue reading →

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Party Political Donations

Posted on May 4, 2014 by ianchisnall

Given the frequency with which some Politicians refer to the things that they are told on the doorsteps they visit, one would assume that most of them would be keen to respond to our views on matters of significance, even recognising that our democracy … Continue reading →

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Difficult choices

Posted on April 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

On Sunday in Brighton & Hove residents and visitors will mingle together in their chosen activities, benefiting from the sea air and the opportunity to exchange views. Some will be on Madeira Drive East of the Palace Pier roundabout, taking … Continue reading →

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The Pandas are still ahead!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by ianchisnall

While we wait to hear if the recent coupling (conscious or unconscious) by the Pandas in Edinburgh Zoo will result in a pregnancy for Tian Tian, we can follow their progress on this website or listen to the TianTian the Panda … Continue reading →

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