Tag Archives: Liam Fox

Our country, economy and democracy

Posted on May 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

As the rhetoric continues unabated through the referendum megaphone which is hard to ignore, we need a discussion that outlines what form of society we need and want! A debate that takes us into July and beyond, one that ensures … Continue reading →

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Liam talking nonsense

Posted on January 31, 2016 by ianchisnall

Today the Sunday Telegraph contains an interview with Liam Fox MP, former defence secretary who is urging voters to reclaim Britain’s “sovereignty” in the EU referendum, in order to protect the border as the European migration crisis grows. He warns that terrorists … Continue reading →

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Challenging words

Posted on December 21, 2014 by ianchisnall

According to Twitter, Liam Fox has written a piece for todays Sun newspaper. I have not seen the full article and the image above does not provide the complete text, however it seems sufficient to give a flavour of what the … 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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How much is rotten part 2

Posted on October 14, 2011 by ianchisnall

When I wrote my blog yesterday morning on the mired state of the Defence Secretary (who as I suggested, might not be in post much longer – clearly not a difficult prediction!) and his colleague the Education Secretary, I could not have imagined that … Continue reading →

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How much is rotten in the state of Westminster

Posted on October 13, 2011 by ianchisnall

In May 2010 it was clear that the new cabinet arrived in Whitehall with almost no knowledge of its processes and even less sympathy with existing programmes and initiatives. Any new management is bound to want to make changes and the perceived … Continue reading →

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