Tag Archives: Philip Davies MP

A very busy legislative process – that achieved nothing so far

Posted on February 11, 2020 by ianchisnall

Yesterday afternoon at precisely 4.16pm a total of 58 private members bills were submitted by a relatively small group of people. As we can see the Speaker was not very impressed by the approach. Just to put these 58 Bills … Continue reading →

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Government reverses one use of the Parliamentary F word

Posted on February 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

It is understandable that many people find the use of the F word deeply offensive, inside and outside of Parliament. However its use inside Parliament leads to certain arrogant individuals and the Government, preventing good policy changes from taking place … Continue reading →

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Tories need to stop wasting public money and promoting hatred

Posted on February 7, 2019 by ianchisnall

When political parties start declaring laws and new powers for agencies that are part of the public sector, it would be easy to assume that such laws or powers are needed. In reality sadly far too often the public declarations … Continue reading →

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Lets have some consistency in our democratic processes

Posted on June 16, 2018 by ianchisnall

When MPs misbehave in a repetitive manner over long periods of time it seems vital that there is some way of holding them to account or that the systems that are in place are changed to ensure that their actions … Continue reading →

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A man lacking integrity or self awareness

Posted on December 15, 2017 by ianchisnall

The legacy of most MPs outside their constituency, unless they make it into Government is relatively modest. However the man pictured here is a depressing exception. His opposition to those seeking equality for society is well documented as is his … Continue reading →

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Istanbul was shown a new day

Posted on February 26, 2017 by ianchisnall

My blog on Thursday was a call to MPs to stay away from their constituencies on the following day in order to vote on the Istanbul Convention as part of a private members bill. The convention is an international agreement … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is a new day

Posted on February 23, 2017 by ianchisnall

Tomorrow is Friday, certainly not the first or the last that most of us will experience. Every day is a new day, but most workplaces have a certain rhythm to them and Parliament is no exception. Fridays when Parliament is … Continue reading →

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Time to reduce the level of noise?

Posted on February 17, 2017 by ianchisnall

There are many challenges facing the UK as it prepares for departure from the bloc of countries that make up our strongest trading relationships and come to terms with the out of control President of our closest ally outside of … Continue reading →

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The man who will work for free

Posted on November 7, 2016 by ianchisnall

On Friday a small number of MPs and at least one Government Minister took part in the Parliamentary tactic known as Filibuster to prevent a Bill being voted on. The Bill in question was designed to ensure that interns would … Continue reading →

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The glass sewer is broken

Posted on November 5, 2016 by ianchisnall

The idea of a male dominated world having some of its more powerful or influential roles opened up to women is often referred to as a break or crack in the glass ceiling. Yesterday in Parliament which is very male … Continue reading →

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