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Tag Archives: MPs
It is time for the Charity Commission to advise Parliament
A few days ago I went out shopping for some last minute Christmas gifts and bumped into a local Councillor who has played an important role in ensuring that the Labour Party avoids falling into too many pot holes in … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Charity Commission, Councillors, Lords, MPs
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Lets hope the Government understands what partnerships mean!
Over the last couple of days businesses have begun to receive Partnership Packs from the Government which on the face of it appears to be a very positive approach. After all people involved in businesses understand in a rather specific … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, EU Referendum, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Brexit, Business, Government, MPs, Partnerships
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This Government intends to rob charities
Over several decades I have had the privilege of being involved in a range of charities from small neighbourhood based organisations to large regional charities and even a few national charities. Throughout that time there has been a significant level … Continue reading
The hidden gems in our communities
Two disconnected elements that nevertheless have a link: Last night as I returned to Brighton just after 7pm I remembered that I had put an entry into my diary to try to visit the Moulsecoomb Forest Garden and Wildlife Project open … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Education, Environment, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Charity, Moulsecoomb, MPs, Theresa May
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A revealing statement – unfit for purpose?
This comment made by the Minister of State at the Department for Education, Nick Gibb reveals why Gibb and his boss, Nicky Morgan are determined to force all Schools to become academies. The comment was made over the weekend, the two abbreviations are LA … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Councillors, Local Authorities, MPs, Multi Academy Trusts, Nick Gibb, Nicky Morgan, Ofsted
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Why the Panama papers are so toxic
Assuming that the papers ultimately show that the men and women who have used Panama as a tax haven have done nothing illegal, the question is surely why have so many people who set the tax rules for residents of the … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Justice Issues, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged House of Lords, Ian Cameron, Mossack Fonseca, MPs
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We need a mature debate
Having watched Prime Ministers Questions on various occasions it is clear that when they are together in their Westminster debating chamber, our MPs believe that essentially anything goes and one wonders if some of them behave in a manner that … Continue reading
Posted in EU Referendum, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Eggbox, Lewes, Maria Caulfield, MPs
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An obese Parliament that refuses to slim
The need for Parliament to move out of the Palace of Westminster in order for major renovations to take place, estimated at some £7Bn is not news, although over the last decade there have been various discussions regarding the idea that … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged House of Commons, House of Lords, Lords, MPs, Palace of Westminster, Special Advisers
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A Parliamentary Covenant
Despite the best estimates of the Auctioneers at Christies, the red despatch box which was made up for Margaret Thatcher at tax payer expense when she became a Minister, was sold yesterday by her estate for £240,000, well in excess of … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Caroline Lucas MP, Commons Procedure Committee, Despatch Box, MPs, Parliament, Red Box
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A challenge to our understanding of Government
On Wednesday night in the House of Commons, the overwhelming vote to extend military operations into Syria created a number of questions regarding the way in which our democracy operates. All MPs are elected as representatives of their constituents, not as … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy, Syria
Tagged Andrew Tyrie, Government, MPs, Peter Kyle, Political party, Syria
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