Tag Archives: Jacob Rees Mogg MP

The clear call for another EU referendum

Posted on August 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

As the Brexiteers in our Government keep on explaining, the British public made a decision nearly two years ago to leave the EU and on that basis their decision was final and there is no going back. Indeed on 30th … Continue reading →

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The tension between accountability and leadership

Posted on May 20, 2018 by ianchisnall

Responding to the opinion of the taxpayers who fund the whole of a very costly Parliament is something that all Politicians should take seriously. Equally responding to powerful members of your political party makes sense to those who support tribal … Continue reading →

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Strange views and odd behaviour of MPs

Posted on May 3, 2018 by ianchisnall

The news over the last 24 hours whilst the Cabinet was scheduled to meet and discuss the way of leaving the EU indicated some very odd comments from various sources. These included a rumour that Boris Johnson might resign if … Continue reading →

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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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A Government of Double Standards!

Posted on February 17, 2018 by ianchisnall

When things go wrong in organisations or at events, the way in which this Government responds seems to depend on who is at fault. When Jacob Rees-Mogg attended a meeting at the University of the West of England on 2nd … Continue reading →

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We need a home for democracy, not a Palace for wealthy landlords!

Posted on February 5, 2018 by ianchisnall

Almost exactly 15 years ago, on 18th February a new TV show called Relocation Relocation began, building on a previous version called Location, Location, Location that had started 3 years earlier. The show helped to legitimise those people whose wealth … Continue reading →

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Will Nadine Dorries be held to account?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by ianchisnall

This blog was first posted on Sunday Morning 3rd December. Later on in the evening I added to it as you can see below and then finally on Monday Morning a further addition: The nature of political discourse means that … Continue reading →

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Good news for train travellers in Sussex?

Posted on July 17, 2017 by ianchisnall

There are some positive items of good news that have emerged from Parliament in the last few days, which are worthy of mention and demand a bit of additional nudging. Good news for travellers on the Brighton Mainline?  Last week a … Continue reading →

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We must protect our limited democracy

Posted on July 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

Across the political spectrum there are several MPs who demonstrate a clear willingness to stand up to their party on behalf of the wider community when the policies or ideologies of the party conflict with the needs of society. Such … Continue reading →

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…when all about you are losing….

Posted on March 12, 2017 by ianchisnall

Its perhaps understandable that David Davis used yesterdays Torygraph to call on his Conservative colleagues in Parliament not to cause a problem for his Government. Most MPs read a selection of weekend papers but the Telegraph is probably where Conservative … Continue reading →

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