Tag Archives: Michael Gove

We need local debates to shape Brexit

Posted on January 8, 2017 by ianchisnall

On Friday the Argus newspaper carried the following piece written by me as their Opinion Piece on the idea that if we are to get the best deal from leaving the EU we need local debates that cross the Leave/Remain … Continue reading →

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The Government must do better

Posted on November 29, 2016 by ianchisnall

Although the Government has backed down from forcing all Schools to become Academies, it has still to deliver on its previous ruling that all ‘failing’ schools should become academies. According to a recent study, there are at least 26 Schools … Continue reading →

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Time to think

Posted on September 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

There is a dichotomy in politics that many of us want politicians to be honest which arguably explains the success of Jeremy Corbyn, yet at the same time we want political leaders who have a clear sense of what they … Continue reading →

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Let US regain OUR sovereignty

Posted on September 6, 2016 by ianchisnall

As the political system whirrs back into life with the MPs returning en masse to the House of Commons, issues which were never properly dealt with in July are now being re-examined and debated again. We voted to leave the … Continue reading →

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Not a great start

Posted on July 21, 2016 by ianchisnall

Some of the choices made by our New Prime Minister as she assembled her Cabinet over the last few days are already showing signs of strain which is of concern to many people including myself. Perhaps more importantly, these problems … Continue reading →

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Accountability is needed

Posted on July 20, 2016 by ianchisnall

The morning after the vote by UK electors to leave the EU, Boris Johnson stood alongside his then friend, Michael Gove. The two men were seen as the public face of Vote Leave and they each gave a speech which … Continue reading →

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A tough democratic challenge

Posted on July 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

Three weeks ago today each of us over 18 had one vote to cast in a simple decision making vote, whether to remain or leave the European Union. We all thought we knew what to expect. According to Michael Gove … Continue reading →

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The unintended consequence of the law

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ianchisnall

Some of us wish that the UK had never been asked to vote on our place in the EU in the way we were, not because our opinions are not important, but because the issue was far more complex than … Continue reading →

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Stay or Leave, promises must be kept

Posted on June 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

The impending vote (accepting that many have already voted) tomorrow means that by Friday we will know the outcome. We will either be out for good or remaining at least for a generation. Prior to the vote, promises and inferences … Continue reading →

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Fine rhetoric with no substance

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Yesterday Michael Gove was interviewed on Sky on his views of the EU. The following in italics is a small excerpt which is being promoted extensively by his colleagues who agree with his points of view. He said of people … Continue reading →

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