Tag Archives: Member of Parliament

Lets change the culture and ditch the chamber

Posted on September 24, 2013 by ianchisnall

Although I have visited the Palace of Westminster on a number of occasions I have never been into the debating chamber, but I have seen it on TV on many occasions. I know that by tradition the seating is arranged … Continue reading →

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Bedroom Tax, we can fix it, or perhaps we can’t

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ianchisnall

One of the features on Newsnight last night was a discussion on the Governments single room subsidy or bedroom tax policy. The topic was chosen by the Newsnight team, fronted by Emily Maitlis following the release of some data that had been gathered by the … Continue reading →

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Don’t rely on a broken model

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to a recent report the UK Youth Parliament is currently canvassing views on the subjects that they should discuss during their debate on the 15th November in the House of Commons. This will build on the good work carried … Continue reading →

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That was the Summer that was

Posted on September 8, 2013 by ianchisnall

Here in Sussex, the public confirmation that a new season was on its way came on Friday with heavy rain that along with a drop in temperature felt and smelt like Autumn. Sadly the warm days we have got used to … Continue reading →

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Too little and too late, sadly!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by ianchisnall

Today MPs are to hold the second reading of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill. It seems as far away from the emergency debate on Syria, last Thursday as it is possible to get, however there are certain parallels. … Continue reading →

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Another Political Disconnect

Posted on August 28, 2013 by ianchisnall

I wrote yesterday about the failure of Theresa May to take people trafficking seriously for over 6 years, and then her welcome but unexpected decision to introduce additional legislation during this governmental year, even though no mention was made of … Continue reading →

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These stories don’t stack up!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by ianchisnall

As we are treated to the early stages of the 2015 General Election Campaign one of the themes that will be a constant matter of debate over the next 20 months is the quality and integrity of our Political representatives. The election countdown seemed … Continue reading →

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Crawley’s Glass Whiteboard

Posted on August 19, 2013 by ianchisnall

If the barrier to an acceptable gender balance in boardrooms and within our Governmental structures is referred to as a glass ceiling, perhaps there is something similar that could be used as a shorthand when it comes to our classrooms? … Continue reading →

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Lock the door and throw away the key

Posted on August 11, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to the East Anglia Daily Times the MP for Clacton, Douglas Carswell is angry with his local Police force because they are not locking up sufficient young people under the age of 16. He appears to have based his opinions on a Freedom of … Continue reading →

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Bone is at it again

Posted on August 10, 2013 by ianchisnall

I wrote last weekend following comments made by Peter Bone MP in the light of the appalling campaign by the Home Office using advertising vans. Yesterdays World At One on Radio 4 once again reflected on this campaign, partly because … Continue reading →

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