Tag Archives: Rupert Murdoch

A revealing debate

Posted on January 9, 2016 by ianchisnall

So much of what our broadcasters and newspapers show us of Parliament focuses on either childish behaviour at Prime Minister Questions (now becoming Prime Minister ignoring questions) or the contrast between the full chamber when things matters to MPs such as … Continue reading →

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The attraction of real power

Posted on December 23, 2015 by ianchisnall

According to various news reports the last Cabinet meeting of 2015 was held not in No 10 Downing Street as usual, or in a public setting where members of the public could observe our Government exercising its delegated power over … Continue reading →

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Ironies of the Iron Lady

Posted on April 13, 2013 by ianchisnall

In the week that has seen the death of an 87 year old former Prime Minister and as we anticipate a ceremonial funeral that only academics can explain as being different from a state funeral, the Charts have been overtaken … Continue reading →

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