Tag Archives: Politics

What did you really learn on the doorstep

Posted on June 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

For the first time in my life, during this General Election I went out canvassing door to door for one of the candidates. Paul Sanderson who I have known for many years stood as an Independent in Bognor & Littlehampton … Continue reading →

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Understanding you have a problem ……

Posted on August 13, 2014 by ianchisnall

The idea that we must understand our problems, before we can put them right is well understood, what is often less clear is knowing the solution and making the changes needed. Take the issue of our faith in politics and politicians. It is clear … Continue reading →

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We can’t rely on apathy

Posted on December 27, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning the Guardian has published an article which should act as a spur for all of the Political Parties to spend the rest of their Christmas Holidays working on a plan B to enable themselves to do things differently. However it … Continue reading →

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Don’t rely on a broken model

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to a recent report the UK Youth Parliament is currently canvassing views on the subjects that they should discuss during their debate on the 15th November in the House of Commons. This will build on the good work carried … Continue reading →

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Surely the only way is up?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by ianchisnall

The popular idea that when we hit rock bottom, that things can only get better is something of a straw to grasp when matters seem bleak, but sadly it’s not a guarantee. In Eurovision terms Bonnie Tyler made substantial improvements on the share of … Continue reading →

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The Levenson Premium

Posted on December 10, 2012 by ianchisnall

Today we awoke to hear that the Labour party are ready to publish their Levenson Lite Bill, intended to prevent the Government from resting over the  proposals which Lord Levenson first published on 29th November. The Labour party have identified at least one … Continue reading →

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