Tag Archives: Labour Party

A centrist party is a non starter

Posted on August 12, 2017 by ianchisnall

The idea being promoted by ex David Davis aide James Chapman (@jameschappers) that the Tory MPs who oppose Brexit should align themselves to the Labout MPs who also oppose Brexit and then join up with the Lib Dems and Greens … Continue reading →

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We need our Big Lottery Refund!

Posted on August 7, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last week, Crawley MP Henry Smith used his website to encourage his constituents to apply for the Postcode Lottery’s Dream Fund. This opportunity exists across the UK. The fund consists of £3M of which one allocation will be £1M and … Continue reading →

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Sitting in the wrong part of the room?

Posted on July 2, 2017 by ianchisnall

The latest comments made by Amanda Spielman imply that for once Ofsted, the agency she runs is focusing on the wrong group of people and organisations. However the conclusion she has reached will give a positive message to those who … Continue reading →

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Lets have some consistency

Posted on June 13, 2017 by ianchisnall

The truth is that no matter how significant a persons role is, ultimately if they are no longer confident in their ability to carry out the work involved, then forcing them to remain in post is a mistake. Just over … Continue reading →

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A place of mental safety

Posted on June 1, 2017 by ianchisnall

The promises from the political parties are clear – as mud. Mental health provision matters, but sadly there is little evidence of a thought through set of proposals from either Labour or the Conservatives. Read either of the manifestos and search … Continue reading →

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My take on a few of the promises

Posted on May 22, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following is my piece in todays Argus: Now that all of the main parties have published their manifestos it is interesting to see some of the elements that have been included. I confess my focus has been on the … Continue reading →

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A manifesto for Foodbanks

Posted on May 19, 2017 by ianchisnall

Now that all of the manifestos have been published perhaps it is time to focus on some of the challenges of daily life, as well as the superficial promises or aspirations that each contender for Government has included in their … Continue reading →

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Labour needs to wake up

Posted on May 9, 2017 by ianchisnall

When Political Parties enact their own rules it should not be a surprise and indeed they should be applauded. This morning on twitter BBC correspondent Peter Henley has reported on the news that the Labour Party has expelled one of … Continue reading →

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The signs of political decay

Posted on November 17, 2016 by ianchisnall

As we begin to come to terms with a new American President and the U turn in our 40 year old journey alongside our European neighbours, these changes seem to be occurring against a background of mission creep in our … Continue reading →

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Let US regain OUR sovereignty

Posted on September 6, 2016 by ianchisnall

As the political system whirrs back into life with the MPs returning en masse to the House of Commons, issues which were never properly dealt with in July are now being re-examined and debated again. We voted to leave the … Continue reading →

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