Tag Archives: Sam Gyimah

How much longer must we wait for justice?

Posted on October 22, 2017 by ianchisnall

According to William Penn 1644-1713 “to delay Justice is Injustice”. Whilst this statement is usually applied to the plight of individuals, the injustice at the heart of our Government was demonstrated on Tuesday in the House of Commons when Liz … Continue reading →

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Where was the Police & Crime Commissioner?

Posted on July 13, 2017 by ianchisnall

There is a disturbing story currently circulating of a brave woman called Faith Spear who comes from Ipswich where she served as a volunteer chair of a body known as the Independent Monitoring Board of Her Majesty’s Prison & Young … Continue reading →

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The missing link to our prisons

Posted on April 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

At the end of March a debate took place in the House of Commons as part of the process of creating the Governments Prisons and Courts Bill. The debate was entitled “Prisons: purpose, and role of Secretary of State” and … Continue reading →

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The Government wants to be in control

Posted on October 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

The scene in Parliament on Friday of serial Filibusterer Sam Gyimah talking out yet another private members bill was not new, after all he has done it so many times that I have blogged about his ‘expertise’ in this anti-democratic … Continue reading →

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One of our Ministers is missing

Posted on August 2, 2016 by ianchisnall

On 1st July 2016 the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Childcare and Education, Sam Gyimah spoke at the annual conference National Day Nurseries Association where he announced that he would be reviewing the staff structure to deliver the 30 hours of free … Continue reading →

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Our country, economy and democracy

Posted on May 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

As the rhetoric continues unabated through the referendum megaphone which is hard to ignore, we need a discussion that outlines what form of society we need and want! A debate that takes us into July and beyond, one that ensures … Continue reading →

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An un-accountable Minister

Posted on November 29, 2015 by ianchisnall

On Thursday the MP for Crawley, Henry Smith raised an issue with the Government regarding the roll out of its flagship policy on childcare. The announcement in Mays General Election that by 2017, there would be 30 hours of free … Continue reading →

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The filibuster squad

Posted on November 23, 2015 by ianchisnall

In the USA, the technique of filibuster is used primarily to frustrate the Government and slow down the passage of Bills so that changes can be made to the content or the Bill lost altogether. High School students are taught … Continue reading →

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Misplaced Legislation

Posted on December 20, 2014 by ianchisnall

In all of the excitement this week of the Church of England finally appointing their first female Bishop some bizarre behaviour by the Government could easily get overlooked. In the Church of England, Bishops are usually addressed by the title Bishop … Continue reading →

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Does Dave have Apartheid amnesia?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by ianchisnall

During Prime Ministers Questions on Wednesday Sam Gyimah, MP for East Surrey asked David Cameron if he agreed ‘that if we are to tear down the apartheid in the education system, for which he argued a few weeks ago, not only should well-performing private … Continue reading →

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