Tag Archives: Jeremy Hunt

Command and Control Politics

Posted on March 28, 2015 by ianchisnall

This morning on BBC Radio4 Today Jeremy Hunt spoke in calm but bold terms about the changes that a Conservative Government would bring about in the NHS. He entirely ignored the point about previous broken promises and refused to be drawn … Continue reading →

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It hasn’t ended well!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

Yesterday, the final day of the Conservative Party conference appeared to go very well. Mr Cameron gave a rousing speech that encouraged his supporters in the Birmingham Conference Hall, and no doubt many people who watched the excerpts played on our TV screens. … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damned Lies, and Political Promises.

Posted on June 24, 2014 by ianchisnall

The promise in the 2010 coalition agreement to “stop the top-down reorganisations  of the NHS that have got in the way of  patient care.” and the various promises beforehand were cynical lies. This is clear for two reasons. The first is that the changes were introduced within weeks of the agreement being announced and the second … Continue reading →

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Pass the bedpan

Posted on March 14, 2014 by ianchisnall

According to at least one interview yesterday, Jeremy Hunt is still keen to ensure that the pay of staff such as Nurses and Doctors needs to be linked to how well they care for their patients, and presumably how quickly … Continue reading →

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Jeremy and the bank of you and I

Posted on November 20, 2013 by ianchisnall

Yesterday Jeremy Hunt appeared on several broadcast channels responding to the report on the Stafford Hospital promising to make a number of changes in the light of the failure by the Trust running the Hospital. Amongst other matters that he spoke … Continue reading →

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The best of days, the worst of days

Posted on October 18, 2011 by ianchisnall

The last 24 hours have shown our Parliament at its very best and its worst. By its very definition Parliament is intended to be a place of speaking and openness. In the last few hours we have seen Parliament in speaking and listening mode which we can all … Continue reading →

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