Tag Archives: Jeremy Corbyn

The past and future behaviour of our candidates

Posted on December 5, 2019 by ianchisnall

It appears as if there are some parallels between the leaders of the two largest parties in the UK and their past behaviour which mean that either they are both equally unsuitable or both equally suitable. The historic statements by … Continue reading →

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The Good, Bad and Indifferent qualities of Independent Candidates

Posted on November 25, 2019 by ianchisnall

All General Elections seem to get focused by the national broadcast and print media on the small number of ‘main’ political parties and we are informed in a way that suggests we are taking part in a Presidential Election. We … Continue reading →

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An Independent body must decide National Electoral Debates

Posted on November 22, 2019 by ianchisnall

The news that Johnson is choosing which debates he would like to take part in and which he would rather not is understandable as he is a human being and some will be a better match to his skills and … Continue reading →

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A fascinating 9 minute interview that took place last night

Posted on November 7, 2019 by ianchisnall

This interview by Andrew Neil of Nadhim Zahawi at 7pm on 6th November on BBC2 is available here to anyone with a TV licence. Watching the piece from 8minutes into the programme is fascinating. In it the man who is … Continue reading →

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A Government that calls for unity must work hard to achieve it

Posted on October 23, 2019 by ianchisnall

Our new Prime Minister stated very clearly on Saturday Morning “That is why it is now so urgent for us to move on and build a new relationship with our friends in the EU on the basis of a new … Continue reading →

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This week in Brighton and Hove is a significant one!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by ianchisnall

This week in Brighton and Hove is always very memorable for a range of reasons, one of which is the beginning of a new academic year at both of our Universities. The same is true in other parts of Sussex … Continue reading →

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One or two right notes, but certainly in the wrong order

Posted on April 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

The news that Theresa and Jeremy have begun to meet, claiming to discuss a way forward that will work across their two large parties should be seen by many people who believe in a two party system as a very … Continue reading →

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An incredulous grasp of what the nation expects

Posted on December 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

There are always challenges in organisations where the person theoretically in charge of events or policies is assumed to be getting heavily involved in every element of the tasks. I have spent nearly 15 years working with a local police … 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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Looser use of language

Posted on April 5, 2018 by ianchisnall

“We’re all familiar that Boris has a looser use of language, this is not the first time this has happened” said Malcolm Rifkind on last nights Newsnight. The fact that a predecessor of Boris believes this is acceptable behaviour, questions … Continue reading →

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