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Lets not fall oot

Posted on September 13, 2014 by ianchisnall

The votes of many have already been cast and the minds of many more already made up. It is very exciting in one sense that so many of us are engaged in discussions about the nature of democracy and who … Continue reading →

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Did the earth move for you?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by ianchisnall

In a nation where politics is understood to pivot on the weekly theatrical show at Prime Ministers Questions, the loss to Westminster of not just the PM, but the deputy PM and leader of the opposition may have led to … Continue reading →

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Yes, No and Maybe

Posted on September 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

For a short wonderful week I have been privileged to peer into the life of modern crofters, staying with people whose lives on the Isle of Harris bear very little similarity to that of my own here in Brighton. On … Continue reading →

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10 weeks to go

Posted on July 7, 2014 by ianchisnall

We are a mere 10 weeks away from the election in Scotland to settle the dispute regarding the future of the Union of England, Wales, Northern Ireland along with Scotland. This morning on the Radio4 Today programme Jim Sillars and … Continue reading →

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The Pandas are still ahead!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by ianchisnall

While we wait to hear if the recent coupling (conscious or unconscious) by the Pandas in Edinburgh Zoo will result in a pregnancy for Tian Tian, we can follow their progress on this website or listen to the TianTian the Panda … Continue reading →

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Have a wonderful 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

This year will see the beginning of a 3 year phase of elections with the EU elections this year along with Scottish Referendum. In 2015 there will be a General Election and then finally in 2016 the second elections for … Continue reading →

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