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Minister lies over health reforms

Posted on September 16, 2016 by ianchisnall

Two weeks ago I wrote about a reorganisation to our health service which has emerged with a whimper rather than a bang. Known as Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP) these have created new strategic organisations that will coordinate health care. They … Continue reading →

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A Communications Breakdown

Posted on October 25, 2013 by ianchisnall

It is becoming clear that a significant number of our MPs do not understand how to fully carry out their role in a world where many of us choose to use social media to communicate with a range of people and organisations as … Continue reading →

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Professionalism but not as we understand it!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by ianchisnall

As I wrote on Monday the resignation of Simon Burns as Transport Minister, a few days before this weeks reshuffle in order to allow him to contest the position of deputy speaker is something that all of us should be … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Minister Burns

Posted on October 7, 2013 by ianchisnall

The news last week that Simon Burns was resigning from his Ministerial position appears to have been part of a bigger strategy to create some space in the Cabinet for an anticipated reshuffle. Late last night Chloe Smith and John Randall also resigned. … Continue reading →

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