Tag Archives: Rachel Reeves

We clearly need all Politicians to act in a professional manner

Posted on April 26, 2021 by ianchisnall

In the last few days themes have emerged that are critical factors for Governments, Councils and indeed local elected representatives. Sadly, comments and actions have been carried out by people who know very well that this is not the way … Continue reading →

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Can the Government be advised about Independent?

Posted on April 15, 2021 by ianchisnall

Yesterday at lunchtime in the House of Commons there were several statements being made about the concept of Independence and it would appear that there are some gaps between the views of the people who made the statements and the … Continue reading →

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When will this Government answer some questions?

Posted on March 11, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday lunchtime there was a debate on the subject of “Covid-19: Government’s Publication of Contracts” which took place following several Court issues. They all related to the way the Government has dealt with procurement over COVID and there was … Continue reading →

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It is time for Parliament to be made accountable

Posted on July 28, 2018 by ianchisnall

We live in society that feels like a strange mix of strongly defined processes and protocols which can at times prevent ordinary people from making the most of their time or resources and at the other end of the spectrum, … Continue reading →

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Parliament, please stop patronising SMEs

Posted on June 23, 2018 by ianchisnall

Three weeks ago I wrote a blog, inspired by a claim by a select committee in the House of Commons that it wanted to meet with Small and Medium Enterprises. The challenge with SMEs is they represent businesses referred to … Continue reading →

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Its time for MPs to focus on real issues

Posted on June 4, 2018 by ianchisnall

It is always encouraging when Parliament claims it want to learn from people whose life experience is different to the majority of people in the two Houses. One Parliamentary Committee that scrutinises the Government is the Business, Energy and Industrial … Continue reading →

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