Tag Archives: IPSA

A First class Parliament

Posted on September 11, 2016 by ianchisnall

There are real risks of missing the big picture when we start measuring details too much, but as Jane and Michael Banks were told in Mary Poppins, even small amounts of money have the potential to change the world if … Continue reading →

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Empty gesture Politics

Posted on June 12, 2015 by ianchisnall

A local MP has published on social media how he will determine which charities should benefit from his largesse of giving away this years pay rise. Up and down the country other MPs will be making similar gestures. Perhaps some … Continue reading →

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A brief moment of sanity

Posted on December 21, 2013 by ianchisnall

I wrote in September with a suggestion that Parliament meets in a building where MPs are seated in a circular fashion. My proposal was in part based on the fact that the Palace of Westminster needs to be thoroughly refurbished … Continue reading →

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Lets finish the reform

Posted on December 9, 2013 by ianchisnall

The decision by MPs to hand decisions about their remuneration to a committee known as IPSA (Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) is one we should all support, no matter how unpalatable their judgment seems at the moment. Their remit is broader than simply … Continue reading →

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Conflicted Interests

Posted on July 19, 2013 by ianchisnall

Wednesday was one of the 20 days in the year when the opposition party gets to set the agenda and debates for Parliament as a whole. Any attempt to change the law will not be easy as it depends on winning … Continue reading →

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Is it time for political disarmament?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by ianchisnall

This weekend the Sunday Politics programme revealed several issues of note. As I wrote yesterday an interview with Angela Eagle disclosed that the Labour Party and by implication other parties still have expectations that there will be a major renaissance in party membership. It … Continue reading →

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Payments By Results – Parliamentary Style

Posted on July 12, 2013 by ianchisnall

The debate about MPs pay and rations is inevitably focusing on the money, but perhaps we need to try to step back and focus on value. About 10 years ago I took my car to a garage for an MOT … Continue reading →

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