Tag Archives: Lib Dem Party

Politics with both feet on the ground

Posted on January 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

Our nation needs lawmakers who can explain their work in simple terms, ensuring that people like you and me know what is being proposed and how it will affect us. Sadly there are far too few of these people. Too … Continue reading →

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New Politics for a new Year!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by ianchisnall

The opening piece on last nights Newsnight picked up on a theme that had been running all day on the BBC, we are 15 months from a General Election. The Conservative Party has been making statements about spending plans for … Continue reading →

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Like lambs to the slaughter

Posted on January 6, 2014 by ianchisnall

Our Politicians are in an impossible position! They want to be trusted and for us to give them the benefit of the doubt when they make difficult statements, and they want to be able to show leadership when it comes … Continue reading →

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We can’t rely on apathy

Posted on December 27, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning the Guardian has published an article which should act as a spur for all of the Political Parties to spend the rest of their Christmas Holidays working on a plan B to enable themselves to do things differently. However it … Continue reading →

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Its our party now!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by ianchisnall

This mornings news that self made Millionaire Paul Sykes will donate large sums of his fortune to UKIP for their advertising campaign ahead of the European Elections in exactly 185 days time is a great boost for Nigel Farage and the rest … Continue reading →

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A different time

Posted on November 12, 2013 by ianchisnall

I had the privilege of meeting John Cole in 1997 when he came to Hove Methodist Church to speak about “Faith in the City” a national report which had been published 12 years earlier while John was at the peak of his … Continue reading →

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Would the real Independents please stand up

Posted on November 9, 2013 by ianchisnall

Prior to last years Police and Crime Commissioner elections on the 15th November, there was very little evidence of a widespread appetite by electors for Independent candidates. The PCC election was a touchstone for me personally, having always been willing to vote … Continue reading →

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By their actions…

Posted on November 8, 2013 by ianchisnall

The work of a constituency MP demands a great deal from one person, who is simultaneously expected to deal with some of the most difficult social issues in the lives of their constituents, appear statesperson-like in the House of Commons, and … Continue reading →

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Democracy in 4 takes

Posted on November 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

November 5th celebrates the saving of Parliament from Gunpowder, Treason and Plot. However as I was told last night, every year the security teams which protect MPs, Peers, Staff and their visitors carry out additional checks in the parts of the building that Guy … Continue reading →

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