Tag Archives: Labour Party

Lets not give Nigel another fix

Posted on July 1, 2013 by ianchisnall

Its hard to avoid the idea that Nigel Farage is willing to say pretty much anything to get some more public attention. However every so often it is tempting to apply some logic to his arguments just in case he does eventually emerge as a … Continue reading →

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This time you really should listen!

Posted on June 28, 2013 by ianchisnall

Its always a challenge to show leadership and bring about change in any sector of society. There will always be people who are likely to be affected by the change who will resist it, sometimes irrespective of the merits of the change … Continue reading →

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Is this what you meant by Impartiality?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by ianchisnall

When the Conservative Party first imposed the idea of a Police and Crime Commissioners on the coalition, building on a previous idea by the Labour Party, they proudly spoke about the need to encourage people with no previous political experience … Continue reading →

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Strange routes to Power

Posted on June 22, 2013 by ianchisnall

The local elections last month were marked by a turnout of a mere 30% of electors across the country and a range of different studies show that the residents of the UK are less supportive of our political processes than in the … Continue reading →

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The right sort of education

Posted on June 15, 2013 by ianchisnall

The latest government reforms to assist children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are contained within the Children and Families Bill which is currently progressing through Parliament. According to an article in ‘Children and Young People Now’ Edward Timpson, the childrens Minister … Continue reading →

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Surely the only way is up?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by ianchisnall

The popular idea that when we hit rock bottom, that things can only get better is something of a straw to grasp when matters seem bleak, but sadly it’s not a guarantee. In Eurovision terms Bonnie Tyler made substantial improvements on the share of … Continue reading →

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Small money is also toxic

Posted on February 9, 2013 by ianchisnall

In a recent Independent article journalist Andrew Grice interviewed Sir Christopher Kelly and discussed how money and other power levers are corrupting the political process. Entitled “Big money is poisoning British democracy, warns anti-sleaze watchdog” it focused on Westminster and the … Continue reading →

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We must remain united and unconquered

Posted on January 20, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Friday a summit was held in Liverpool which brought together civic and faith leaders to discuss how the combined group could work together to deal with the challenging financial settlement from Central Government. This approach is an excellent one, in the face … Continue reading →

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A New Year wish

Posted on December 31, 2012 by ianchisnall

Today, the last day of 2012 a good friend of mine, Emma Daniel (@Huxley06) has confirmed via twitter that she has joined the Labour Party and hopes to stand as a Councillor in Brighton & Hove in the next election. This … Continue reading →

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One of our Rainbows is Missing!

Posted on September 2, 2012 by ianchisnall

In the last year I have become very conscious of the work of the Political Parties and their tribalism in a new way due to my decision to stand in the election as Police and Crime Commissioner – my website … Continue reading →

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