Tag Archives: John McDonnell

“Local Radio: BBC Proposals” discussion in Parliament

Posted on June 28, 2023 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday the Conservative MP for Hemel Hempstead, Mike Penning opened a discussion about the BBC and his opening comment is below. There were a significant number of MPs who took part but sadly none from Sussex. However one of … Continue reading →

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A significant support for Local Government Funding

Posted on March 4, 2023 by ianchisnall

Just over a week ago I observed that the MP for for Knowsley in Liverpool, George Howarth had submitted a document during the Parliamentary half term session calling for Local Government Funding. When he returned to Parliament two weeks ago … Continue reading →

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The latest effort to protect people on construction sites from COVID-19

Posted on April 15, 2020 by ianchisnall

Yesterday a Government formed agency, albeit one that Ministers claim is a ‘business led membership council’ published its third version of a guidance document under the short title of Site Operating Procedures or the slightly longer title of Construction Sector … Continue reading →

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It is vital for Ministers to listen to their leader, supported by opposition parties

Posted on March 27, 2020 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday afternoon, a full 24 hours before this tweet was published by the Minister for Business and Industry there was a debate held in the House of Commons under the title of Financial and Social Emergency Support Package. The … Continue reading →

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Out of ideas and explanations

Posted on March 18, 2016 by ianchisnall

The Budget and subsequent speeches and media interviews by Nicky Morgan and George Osborne would suggest that they are helping to lead a Government that has run out of ideas. Put aside the EU referendum and we are left with … Continue reading →

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A good sign of things to come

Posted on October 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

The decision by 21 Labour MPs to abstain in the vote last night on George Osborne’s unnecessary and irrelevant fiscal charter is very welcome. It is possible that their decision to take Jeremy Corbyn at his word will send such … Continue reading →

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Economic ignorance

Posted on September 29, 2015 by ianchisnall

Speeches yesterday and today in the Brighton Centre suggest that neither Jeremy Corbyn nor John McDonnell really understand some very basic principles and activities of Government in relationship to business and the economy. In practice this makes them little different to the … Continue reading →

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