Tag Archives: Pauline Latham

MP grills Chancellor in the run-up to the Budget

Posted on February 12, 2024 by ianchisnall

During this week MPs are not based in Parliament because of a planned Government Recess from the end of last Thursday opening again on Monday 19th February.  However, the House of Lords will hold their own discussions for three days … Continue reading →

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We need a Business Minister who is in touch with Businesses

Posted on November 20, 2020 by ianchisnall

Just over a week ago on Tuesday 10th November three Conservative MPs asked one of their Ministers a very simple question. Sadly his response was disappointing on several fronts. He is Alok Sharma and his role is head (Secretary of … Continue reading →

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A fair years pay?

Posted on February 8, 2017 by ianchisnall

On a number of occasions I have written here about comments by members of this Government regarding the pay packages of senior workers in charities. All too often they focus their ire on those earning sums in excess of £100,000 … Continue reading →

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Can’t spot the wood for the trees

Posted on December 20, 2016 by ianchisnall

In the news in the last couple of days a number of stories have emerged that shows an incoherence amongst the men and women who are making decisions on our behalf. It appears that at a meeting of the International … Continue reading →

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