Tag Archives: SEERA

Government refuses an inquiry, but is closing down PHE

Posted on August 16, 2020 by ianchisnall

When COVID-19 emerged and then led to thousands of deaths in the UK compared to far fewer in many other nations, understandably some people began to call for a public inquiry and the Government claimed that it was not appropriate … Continue reading →

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The Absurd concepts behind Farage’s fear attacks

Posted on September 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

According to the tweet on the right hand side, Nigel is angry that some British MPs (who together represent 3 nations and Northern Ireland) have been making contact with the EU nations Government contacts. Presumably he has forgotten that this … Continue reading →

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Fascinating debate with meaningful democratic recommendations

Posted on May 11, 2019 by ianchisnall

Every so often in the House of Lords a debate takes place which deserves to be promoted beyond the vital but passive provision of Hansard and “They Work for You” which is where I was alerted to this particular one. … Continue reading →

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Dear Sarah and Amber, Please reorganise your engagement proposals

Posted on February 2, 2019 by ianchisnall

It is easy to criticise Ministers for getting things wrong, however the challenge is how to persuade them to put right ideas which have a good basis and could be relatively easily adjusted. One example of this is an approach … Continue reading →

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Our schools policy is in chaos

Posted on March 19, 2017 by ianchisnall

When the leader of Conservative dominated Kent County Council and Chair of the County Councils network decides to speak out against a Conservative Government and its policies, one would expect that the Government will listen and taking account of what … Continue reading →

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Two well deserved gongs

Posted on June 11, 2016 by ianchisnall

I was thrilled to see that the Queens Birthday Honours list included the names of two people I have had the privilege to work with. Catherine Johnstone was honoured for her work with the Samaritans, a role which I know … Continue reading →

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The new Minimum Wage

Posted on April 1, 2016 by ianchisnall

The decision by the Labour Government to establish an Independent body to set a national minimum wage in 1998 and led to its introduction in 1999 was an important if contested step. However it was clearly a good thing to do, … Continue reading →

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Power for all people and all places

Posted on May 1, 2015 by ianchisnall

The launch this morning of the manifesto for devolution by think tank Respublica is an ideal time to challenge those of us who are willing to consider such ideas that if our devolution is to be effective, we need to … Continue reading →

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Be more creative Henry

Posted on March 6, 2015 by ianchisnall

The consequences of the Scottish Referendum campaign are beginning to reverberate South of the border and it is producing evidence of how little creativity and imagination some of our MPs really have, or perhaps how keen they are to strengthen the status … Continue reading →

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Never mind EVEL what happened to our devolution?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by ianchisnall

Todays announcement by Boris and George that a future Tory Government will hand the Mayor of London greater planning powers and a new ‘London Land Commission’ will be established to deliver more development on brownfield sites, under measures outlined in a … Continue reading →

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