Tag Archives: Maria Miller

Today is the first day of …..

Posted on August 23, 2017 by ianchisnall

The idea that each day begins the rest of our lives is always easier to say than to apply to our behaviour. If that is the case on a personal level, imagine how hard it must be on a national … Continue reading →

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Some very good news

Posted on May 13, 2014 by ianchisnall

This morning the BBC announced a watershed in the equalities agenda for Governance of the leading Companies on the London Stock Exchange. According to the Radio 4 Today Programme all of the top 100 companies on the FTSE now have a women on the board. … Continue reading →

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G4 No!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

Either yesterday was seen as a good day to bury embarrassing news by the Government or else journalists found some stories capable of  reinforcing the idea that despite the move of Maria Miller, that the Government has still not understood the outrage felt by … Continue reading →

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A week of unequal chances

Posted on April 5, 2014 by ianchisnall

This week has seemed more than most to be one that has highlighted the inequalities inherent within our nation. None of these reflections are linked, but together they show how much work needs to be done to create a more … Continue reading →

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Totally inadequate response

Posted on April 4, 2014 by ianchisnall

Few people outside of Westminster have heard of Kathryn Hudson whose entire Wikipedia entry reads “Kathryn Margaret Hudson (born 28 March 1949) is the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for the United Kingdom House of Commons. Appointed in September 2012, she … Continue reading →

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500 Days and counting

Posted on December 26, 2013 by ianchisnall

500 days ago, the London 2012 games finished and the £425M that the Government borrowed from the Big Lottery came due, based on promises they made at the time the funds were sequestered. Perhaps in the season of goodwill Maria … Continue reading →

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A Boxing Day Surprise?

Posted on December 10, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to this mornings news, Maria Miller is planning to meet later today with the leaders of a number of Sports bodies to discuss how their organisations can reduce the impact of spot fixing. This follows on from allegations of spot fixing … Continue reading →

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