Tag Archives: House of Lords

The House of Lords un-reformers

Posted on May 2, 2018 by ianchisnall

It is fascinating how certain MPs seem incapable of grasping the importance of integrity and consistency over more than a year or two. In 2012 the Liberal Democrats as part of the coalition introduced a Bill to reform the House … Continue reading →

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It is time to end Parliamentary Privilege

Posted on May 1, 2018 by ianchisnall

A few weeks ago, long before Amber Rudd had lied to Parliament or resigned I signed this Parliamentary petition known as number 203502 which was headed ‘Make it illegal for any MP to lie in parliament or knowingly deceive the … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2018 by ianchisnall

Every Monday I write a column for the Argus Newspaper, this is the piece for Today – The first day of each working week is always exciting because of the opportunity to make a difference in the days that follow; … Continue reading →

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Upper Chamber & Election expenses

Posted on March 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

It is disturbing that our democracy is being treated so malevolently by men and women who claim to be leading our nation. The truth is that all of our largest political parties are deeply corrupt and it is time their … Continue reading →

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First signs of political spring?

Posted on March 7, 2017 by ianchisnall

It seems as though the Government under Mrs May is suffering a number of challenges and has even conceded some defeats in the last few days. All of these elements arise as things which she could legitimately lay at the … Continue reading →

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Fine rhetoric with no substance

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Yesterday Michael Gove was interviewed on Sky on his views of the EU. The following in italics is a small excerpt which is being promoted extensively by his colleagues who agree with his points of view. He said of people … Continue reading →

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A day to change our nation?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by ianchisnall

As 650 MPs and nearly 900 Lords assemble for their annual meeting with the Queen, today could be a day for something radical to happen. Of course it is much more likely that all of the planned and predetermined ceremonies … Continue reading →

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Lets have substance, not just style

Posted on April 21, 2016 by ianchisnall

It appears that the Government and in particular the Cabinet Office Minister, Matthew Hancock MP have managed to win the case to spend an additional £80,000 per year to ensure our laws will continue to be printed on vellum, rather … Continue reading →

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Why the Panama papers are so toxic

Posted on April 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Assuming that the papers ultimately show that the men and women who have used Panama as a tax haven have done nothing illegal, the question is surely why have so many people who set the tax rules for residents of the … Continue reading →

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An obese Parliament that refuses to slim

Posted on January 25, 2016 by ianchisnall

The need for Parliament to move out of the Palace of Westminster in order for major renovations to take place, estimated at some £7Bn is not news, although over the last decade there have been various discussions regarding the idea that … Continue reading →

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