Tag Archives: Natalie Bennett

House of Lords member referred to Pets: Insecticides

Posted on February 13, 2025 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday in the House of Lords one of only two Green Party politicians asked a question about  “Pets: Insecticides” and interestingly referred to “a recent University of Sussex study indicating the presence of insecticides, commonly used on companion animals and livestock, … Continue reading →

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Pilot in education children authority Brighton and Hove?

Posted on August 15, 2024 by ianchisnall

On the 8th of August, Natalie Bennett, Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle asked a question to the House of Lords under the headline of “Children in Care: Minority Groups” part of which referred to areas in Brighton and Hove. The … Continue reading →

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Several STEM questions raised in Parliament recently

Posted on February 18, 2024 by ianchisnall

A few days ago on Thursday 15th February Susan Garden, the Baroness Garden of Frognal from the House of Lords set out a question entitled STEM Subjects: Girls which was “To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking … Continue reading →

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Ultra-processed Food – will the Government work on it?

Posted on November 3, 2023 by ianchisnall

At the last Thursday in the House of Lords there was a session entitled Ultra-processed Food which Natalie Bennett who is a member of the Green Party opened the session with “To ask His Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of … Continue reading →

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Some Tories are opposed to Proportional Representation

Posted on August 17, 2022 by ianchisnall

It is very clear that those of us who are keen to adopt Proportional Representation will need to challenge some of the Conservative Party and indeed to raise our views in challenge to them through options such as petitions. There … Continue reading →

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Its the Environment stupid

Posted on March 5, 2015 by ianchisnall

In a recent joint statement signed on Valentines Day, David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg confirmed that they recognise that climate change is one of the most serious threats facing the world. The three men said that climate change threatens not just … Continue reading →

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What sort of interviews do we need?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ianchisnall

After two recent interviews which have been uncomfortable for Natalie Bennett and the Green Party, it seems inevitable that she and the party will do a great deal to avoid similar results again. However as those on the receiving end … Continue reading →

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Green behind their ears?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

It appears that the BBC, that lumbering ancient British institution has finally bowed to license fee payers pressure over the forthcoming leaders debates and will hold a consultation on the make-up of the 3 events. Quite why this has taken … Continue reading →

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The 2 week U turn

Posted on April 28, 2014 by ianchisnall

I rarely go out of my way to listen to Nigel Farage, but on 15th April was listening to the Radio 4 Today programme when he was interviewed over a ‘misuse’ of taxpayer provided funds for the running of his constituency office. As is … Continue reading →

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