Tag Archives: Gillian Keegan

One linear gap in Theresa’s legacy plans

Posted on July 2, 2019 by ianchisnall

As part of the Prime Ministers Questions last Wednesday, Theresa was asked if she would make a significant improvement in the healthcare for people in West Sussex. Sadly she chose not to do so even though this would be a … Continue reading →

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A few of the options for our nation

Posted on May 26, 2019 by ianchisnall

It is hard to know what the next few months will bring, given that Theresa is resigning in a fortnight and then will remain in No 10 until the process of securing her successor is concluded which will happen just … Continue reading →

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Apprenticeships are now just an ambition.

Posted on April 20, 2019 by ianchisnall

The Government put this promise into its manifesto 4 years ago. Whilst many people are heavily focused on the referendum issues that appeared in the same manifesto, this promise is vital if we are to grow our economy, and particularly … Continue reading →

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Five Parliamentary swallows including disability benefits and tenancy rights

Posted on March 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

In the middle of the chaos and bizarre behaviour of many MPs in the House of Commons that has been going on for at least three years, occasionally a few sensible words and recommendations are heard.  If these could be … Continue reading →

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The Government appears to have a chaotic immigration policy

Posted on January 23, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Monday in Parliament four Conservative MPs including Gillian Keegan, the MP for Chichester asked Sajid Javid the same question and then there was a brief set of additional questions from them and some colleagues from other parties. The answers … Continue reading →

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Today Parliament must begin to convene a Citizens Assembly

Posted on January 21, 2019 by ianchisnall

The start of any week is potentially challenging or exciting depending on a range of factors, some of which can be well outside of one’s control. Today has all of the potential to be very exciting for our nation as … Continue reading →

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Sussex travellers need some justification for todays 3.1% railfare increase

Posted on January 2, 2019 by ianchisnall

Parliamentary rules suggest that under most settings local people can only expect to hear from their own MP if they want to ask a question. However there are always going to be exceptions and the following is surely one of … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of a Sussex based Brexit supporting MP

Posted on October 5, 2018 by ianchisnall

On the 17th July, there was a Parliamentary debate on the subject “Report on proposed free trade agreement”. One of the MPs who contributed was the MP for Chichester, Gillian Keegan. Whilst I often agree with Gillian despite our political … Continue reading →

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MPs who really care about business needs

Posted on July 20, 2018 by ianchisnall

It is very disappointing that the letter which is shown here was signed by so few (46) Tory MPs. The truth is that their party claims to be one that is focused on the needs of business. Indeed a few … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses need a Minister who understands their challenges

Posted on July 15, 2018 by ianchisnall

In the light of the unexpected departure of Andrew Griffith from his post as Minister of State for small businesses on Friday night, it is vital that the Government appoints someone who understands how small businesses operate and their needs … Continue reading →

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