Tag Archives: Huw Merriman

MPs must start setting a good example

Posted on June 9, 2018 by ianchisnall

The poor behaviour of MPs in the House of Commons and the lack of credible statements is easy to spot. Whether by watching or listening to Prime Ministers Question Time or other broadcasts or reading statements that get made. Occasionally … Continue reading →

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Failure to understand who funds the police

Posted on April 19, 2018 by ianchisnall

On Monday there was a series of so called ‘topical questions’ aimed at the Home Office Ministers in the House of Commons. These covered a wide range of topics, one of which was the funding of police services. It began … Continue reading →

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The importance of scrutiny

Posted on November 8, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last Wednesday in Parliament a debate took place that was organised by the Labour Party calling on the Government to publish the 58 reports that were drawn up to help determine the impact of Brexit. Along with many other voices … Continue reading →

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The politicisation of our Policing

Posted on October 24, 2017 by ianchisnall

There are many reasons why the use of Parliamentary time should be scrutinised. One being that each day in Parliament contributes towards the annual £2Bn costs of running the institution. Bearing in mind that since the fixed term Parliament Act … Continue reading →

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Please focus on your responsibilities

Posted on October 17, 2017 by ianchisnall

The challenge of negotiating the UK’s departure from the EU in a manner that leaves both the UK and EU able to continue to do business with one another on good terms is clearly not proving easy for David Davis. … Continue reading →

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Huw, please sort out the UC helpline

Posted on October 16, 2017 by ianchisnall

The cost to all of us, everytime someone gets on the phone to raise a concern or request information from a public sector body is huge. This relates to all agencies, irrespective of the name on the door of the … Continue reading →

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Just who are the others?

Posted on June 28, 2017 by ianchisnall

The opening paragraph of last weeks Queens Speech raises a question regarding who the Government has in mind when it speaks of ‘others’. Bearing in mind that Queens speeches are crafted over many days and should ensure that not only … Continue reading →

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Sussex MP is an Equality Champion?

Posted on June 24, 2017 by ianchisnall

In the Parliamentary debate following the Grenfell Tower disaster it was reassuring to read the transcript of a question asked by Huw Merriman, MP for Battle and Bexhill. He challenged the Prime Minister: “I note that the Prime Minister said … Continue reading →

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A vote that must bring about change

Posted on April 19, 2016 by ianchisnall

The referendum on 23rd June is bound to create change for our nation, whatever the outcome of the vote. If the British public decide to remain in the EU, on the face of things, matters will be business as usual. … Continue reading →

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