Tag Archives: Nigel Farage

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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In whose name?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

The pathetic and ridiculous over reaction by the Vote Leave campaign over the decision by ITV to invite Nigel Farage to debate the EU with David Cameron reveals an insight into the way in which such debates and hustings are … Continue reading →

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The un-democrats

Posted on March 24, 2016 by ianchisnall

The argument that the EU is un-democratic appears to have gained a great deal of traction and resonance amongst many people as we look forward to the referendum in exactly 13 weeks time. In my own view this is only … Continue reading →

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Time for an integrity check

Posted on March 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP for our region is backing the Brexit campaign, along with a number of other Conservative MEPs including Syed Kamall, MEP for London and also the leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament. Add to these … Continue reading →

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Democracy is too precious

Posted on February 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

This week a number of issues have arisen at the same time which all point to how tawdry the political parties have made our democracy. The challenge here in the UK is of course a pale reflection of the distressing … Continue reading →

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How to ensure other people make the rules

Posted on January 16, 2016 by ianchisnall

The constant criticism of Eurosceptics such my MEPs Diane James, Nigel Farage, Ray Finch (all members of UKIP) along with Janice Atkinson (no longer allowed to be a member of UKIP) and Daniel Hannan (Conservative) that too many of our laws are decided by other … Continue reading →

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The problem with leadership

Posted on December 18, 2015 by ianchisnall

In the same week that Douglas Carswell has been filmed and interviewing calling for a change at the helm of UKIP, the Charity Commission has published a paper arguing that organisations (Charities in their case) must avoid allowing a dominant … Continue reading →

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Credit where its due

Posted on August 21, 2015 by ianchisnall

                      All MEPs face an enormous challenge to keep in touch with their constituents, in the South East where the electorate is over 8M this is one of the largest … Continue reading →

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A long week in UKIP Politics

Posted on May 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

A week ago, Nigel Farage resigned as leader of UKIP following an amazingly positive result in the General Election by the party and the man himself, although he hinted that he would consider standing in the forthcoming election once the … Continue reading →

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Equalities legislation is vital

Posted on March 13, 2015 by ianchisnall

As Nigel Farage twists in the wind attempting to explain his own views about racial or nationalist equality it is vital for the rest of us to continue to focus on all of the areas included within the 2010 equality act. The company … Continue reading →

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