Tag Archives: Justin Welby

The darkest cloud has a silver lining

Posted on June 30, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday an 80 page report entitled ‘An Abuse of Faith’ was published focusing on the failings of the Church of England in the case of Peter Ball, one time Bishop of Lewes. The Author, Dame Moira Gibb was Director … Continue reading →

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We need a Government of Hope

Posted on February 12, 2017 by ianchisnall

The many memorials to the great work of Nicholas Winton and the Kindertransport from 79 years ago should act as a reminder of the way in which our nation was once a beacon of Hope across Europe and throughout the … Continue reading →

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Why do Politicians spoil Christmas?

Posted on December 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

Last Christmas I posted a blog about the seasonal message from David Cameron as Prime Minister. As I pointed out there was little wrong with the message itself, however coming from a man who had overseen five years of the … Continue reading →

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Lets Celebrate

Posted on June 16, 2015 by ianchisnall

This image of the Queen and her immediate family along with a distant cousin who was recently elected as Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Canterbury sitting together in Runnymede to celebrate 800 years of Magna Carta is hard to take seriously … Continue reading →

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Great idea, but not a good start

Posted on July 25, 2013 by ianchisnall

Justin Welby has clearly applied a great deal of energy to the role of Archbishop of Canterbury, his ability to speak the language of banking is very welcome in the context of a national debate which tends to either relentlessly ridicule all bankers or gently scold them in … Continue reading →

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