Tag Archives: Parliament

Change is not easy

Posted on August 21, 2013 by ianchisnall

In a recent article in the Guardian, Jane Dudman reflects on a think tank report by the Institute For Government (IFG) on the process of outsourcing public services. The report entitled Making Public Service Markets Work suggests that the Government and Civil Service does not cope very well with … Continue reading →

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Crawley’s Glass Whiteboard

Posted on August 19, 2013 by ianchisnall

If the barrier to an acceptable gender balance in boardrooms and within our Governmental structures is referred to as a glass ceiling, perhaps there is something similar that could be used as a shorthand when it comes to our classrooms? … Continue reading →

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Great idea, but not a good start

Posted on July 25, 2013 by ianchisnall

Justin Welby has clearly applied a great deal of energy to the role of Archbishop of Canterbury, his ability to speak the language of banking is very welcome in the context of a national debate which tends to either relentlessly ridicule all bankers or gently scold them in … Continue reading →

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A matter of proportion

Posted on July 24, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning Oxfam has announced a significant drop in its annual income, based on a reduction in sales through its charity shops and also a drop in donations. This will have a significant impact on the beneficiaries of the charity and for … Continue reading →

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Lynton is not Dave’s real problem

Posted on July 22, 2013 by ianchisnall

The race is on. On Thursday Parliament broke up for its Summer Hols, all the prefects took off their badges and the painters and decorators can finally begin to paint the areas which are kept busy during term time. The changing … Continue reading →

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Conflicted Interests

Posted on July 19, 2013 by ianchisnall

Wednesday was one of the 20 days in the year when the opposition party gets to set the agenda and debates for Parliament as a whole. Any attempt to change the law will not be easy as it depends on winning … Continue reading →

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Simon needs to stop talking rubbish

Posted on July 14, 2013 by ianchisnall

The Bin Dispute in Brighton & Hove began in earnest on the 14th June with a seven day walkout. This followed many weeks of failed attempts to resolve the issues that lie behind the strike. Behind this lies many years of … Continue reading →

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Whisky Galore – A Pathetic Waste of Time and Money

Posted on July 13, 2013 by ianchisnall

The Government is guilty of a staggering level of incompetence and arrogance. First they told us they would introduce a minimum price for Alcohol, as outlined in an article in the Daily Telegraph in December 2011. It was reported that setting … Continue reading →

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Payments By Results – Parliamentary Style

Posted on July 12, 2013 by ianchisnall

The debate about MPs pay and rations is inevitably focusing on the money, but perhaps we need to try to step back and focus on value. About 10 years ago I took my car to a garage for an MOT … Continue reading →

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Does Availability equal Accountability?

Posted on July 4, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning a conference taking place in Central London called the National Disabilities Conference will “provide a forum for discussion and debate on how best to support disabled people to live fulfilling lives, to reach their full potential.” I confess to being … Continue reading →

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