Tag Archives: Mark Steel

Two good examples by Sussex MPs called Caroline

Posted on November 16, 2020 by ianchisnall

At the beginning of each week it is always encouraging to acknowledge the good things that have happened in the last few days or to set out some opportunities for positive responses over the next few days. Last week several … Continue reading →

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A bizarre debate

Posted on September 27, 2015 by ianchisnall

This afternoon, 100 or so delegates from the Labour Party conference, safe behind their protective steel barricades are debating a vital issue – “when did the war on poverty become a war on the poor”. The debate is taking place in the … Continue reading →

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A small but important blip

Posted on August 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

The substantial growth in membership of the Labour Party and even more significant number of people who have signed up as associate members in the last few days is no renaissance as far as political parties are concerned. Labour have messed up on a … Continue reading →

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