Tag Archives: Parliament

Innocence is under threat

Posted on August 5, 2015 by ianchisnall

The allegations against Sir Edward Heath over the last few days have clearly upset some of his friends. Two of those who have spoken out have been Brian Binley who spent 10 years from 2005 as the MP for Northampton South and … Continue reading →

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Empty gesture Politics

Posted on June 12, 2015 by ianchisnall

A local MP has published on social media how he will determine which charities should benefit from his largesse of giving away this years pay rise. Up and down the country other MPs will be making similar gestures. Perhaps some … Continue reading →

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32 Years in one place

Posted on June 4, 2015 by ianchisnall

Its clear from the tributes and comments being made about Charles Kennedy that he was not alone in having served as an MP for over 30 years. One of the tributes I listened to was from another MP who like … Continue reading →

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Lets end this chaos

Posted on March 26, 2015 by ianchisnall

As the election period begins in earnest with the closure of Parliament for Easter and on into its recess prior to the election itself, some of us are too busy to really notice the step change in rhetoric. The next 4 … Continue reading →

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We are entitled to decide

Posted on February 26, 2015 by ianchisnall

The unedifying response by a man who is supposed to be running the Government, to a challenge on second jobs is yet more evidence that he sees his role to defend his colleagues and their lifestyles, and frankly is not concerned … Continue reading →

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Misplaced Legislation

Posted on December 20, 2014 by ianchisnall

In all of the excitement this week of the Church of England finally appointing their first female Bishop some bizarre behaviour by the Government could easily get overlooked. In the Church of England, Bishops are usually addressed by the title Bishop … Continue reading →

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The need for integrity

Posted on September 26, 2014 by ianchisnall

As MPs assemble in Westminster to the apparent fury of Nigel Farage who would have no role in such a discussion in any case we all need to call for holistic thinking from our elected representatives. The decisions they will be … Continue reading →

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Whats so special about 5 years?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

Our MPs are on campaigning leave (or a few are already on holiday, taking advantage of the cheaper holidays before the state Schools broke up). This is to be added to their previous unexpected 19 days break in May when David Cameron … Continue reading →

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House of Shame

Posted on July 16, 2014 by ianchisnall

During 9 hours in the House of Commons yesterday a small number of MPs debated a Bill that the Government claims is a vital piece of emergency legislation, which is needed to keep you and I safe. By the end … Continue reading →

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Flags and things

Posted on March 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

Have a great St Davids day wherever you are and whatever your roots. The preparations for a Welsh weekend on Radio 4 appeared to begin on Gardeners Question Time with a question about a Leek that was growing at right angles, … Continue reading →

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