Tag Archives: Peter Kyle

Two Sussex MPs make good strong arguments for avoiding an imminent General Election

Posted on November 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

Because I don’t want to depart from the EU I am partly delighted that the Conservatives broke their latest promise to do so by last Thursday. Given the number of promises they have made since early 2016 to get us … Continue reading →

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Lets allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote

Posted on November 1, 2019 by ianchisnall

As this image shows, the discussion which involved Peter Kyle earlier this week related to the idea of extending voting opportunities to people who in my view have every right to be able to vote. However the Government refused to … Continue reading →

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Democracy is a process, not a single event unlike the great British Bake-Off

Posted on October 28, 2019 by ianchisnall

Over the last few days our Parliament has been grappling with some challenging issues relating to our proposed departure from the European Union, most of which appear to be caused by Parliament or the Government. We keep on hearing or … Continue reading →

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We need a radical change at the next General Election

Posted on October 10, 2019 by ianchisnall

The recent rejection from the Conservative Party of 21 MPs has created something of a challenge and something of an opportunity for our nation. In order to ensure this is a balanced situation there are a number of Labour MPs … Continue reading →

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Is Jacob’s comment about rehabilitation credible?

Posted on July 28, 2019 by ianchisnall

When Hove MP, Peter Kyle raised his concern to Jacob Rees-Mogg about Dominic Cummings on the last day of Parliament, it was clearly a concern that many other MPs and indeed people outside of the House of Commons also have. … Continue reading →

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Closing down Parliament and the licensing of Drones

Posted on July 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

The actions by Sussex and indeed Kent and Surrey MPs last Tuesday during a debate on matters relating to Northern Ireland have presented our nation with a very slim mechanism to avoid the new Prime Minister from shutting down Parliament … Continue reading →

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Three years later and what is there to show for it?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by ianchisnall

Today marks the third anniversary of the EU referendum result. I recall a few days earlier on Tuesday 21st June 2016 how Michael Gove stated on Radio 4 Today that if we vote to leave, that our departure would begin … Continue reading →

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How Sussex MPs responded in last nights debate

Posted on March 13, 2019 by ianchisnall

The overall decision to finally reject Theresa Mays Brexit deal (which had not changed at all since it was intended to be voted on in December) was clear with 391 MPs voting no and 242 voting yes. There was a … Continue reading →

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Who decides what data the Home Office bothers to collect

Posted on November 18, 2018 by ianchisnall

In recent weeks the pressure on Sussex Police has increased as a result of a TV programme called ‘Inside Out – South East’ which I wrote about on the following day here. The programme focused on the impact of cuts … Continue reading →

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Today Sussex MPs can prepare for the rest of the week

Posted on October 8, 2018 by ianchisnall

Today is a dark Monday as far as Parliament is concerned. There is no work going on publicly although no doubt behind the scenes there will be lots of activity both in terms of the maintenance of the buildings along … Continue reading →

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