Tag Archives: Henry Smith

Lets eat the cake and then ask for it to be supplied

Posted on June 21, 2019 by ianchisnall

The idea that our departure from the EU will have an impact on flights to Europe is a matter that has been discussed on many occasions and given that Henry is a supporter of Boris who has promised we will … Continue reading →

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15 years late the ‘key’ Tory MEP asks a valid question

Posted on June 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

Daniel Hannan has been the Tory MEP for South East England for 241 months during which time of 240 months he was one of a number of MEPs and even spoke very boldly about how he needn’t bother campaigning as … Continue reading →

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Sussex MPs must respond to their angry constituents

Posted on April 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

In the muddle and chaos currently taking place in the House of Commons, mostly caused by Politicians but added to by people removing their clothes and water leaks it is sometimes difficult to find elements worthy of endorsement. However just … Continue reading →

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Do Crawley constituents want to be a pilot for voter ID

Posted on March 29, 2019 by ianchisnall

According to the Crawley MP, Henry Smith speaking on 13th March “My constituents rightly care about the security of their ballots. May I ask for Crawley to be considered for a future voter ID pilot?” Now I am sure that all … Continue reading →

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The Government should unpack the SME category

Posted on March 25, 2019 by ianchisnall

The apprehension that many of us share regarding this week’s vote and what will happen on 12th April or at the end of May cannot be ignored, even though there is a limit to what can be written or said … Continue reading →

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How Sussex MPs responded in last nights debate

Posted on March 13, 2019 by ianchisnall

The overall decision to finally reject Theresa Mays Brexit deal (which had not changed at all since it was intended to be voted on in December) was clear with 391 MPs voting no and 242 voting yes. There was a … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Posted on March 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

The extensive level of chaos displayed by the House of Commons over the last year or three is a matter that in most other contexts would lead responsible MPs to call for a public enquiry to correct the failings of … Continue reading →

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Henry Smith, Crawley MP is clearly out of touch

Posted on February 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

As MPs from across the country enter into a range of discussions regarding the European Union it is inevitable that their lack of understanding will emerge in public. There are many MPs whose grasp of the EU demonstrates how unsuitable … 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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MPs like Yvette and Sajid need to use social media carefully

Posted on December 3, 2018 by ianchisnall

The way many of us refer to MPs and Parliament as a whole can vary enormously from treating them as the leaders of our nation to pointing out that they are our public servants. This must place anyone who is … Continue reading →

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