Tag Archives: Simon Kirby MP

Dear Graham, Mike and Simon

Posted on January 12, 2014 by ianchisnall

On Thursday night in St Mary’s Church, Brighton around 300 people gathered for a debate on part 2 of the ”Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill 2013-14″ Graham attended in the place of Simon who was otherwise detained (Simon was … Continue reading →

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Politics with both feet on the ground

Posted on January 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

Our nation needs lawmakers who can explain their work in simple terms, ensuring that people like you and me know what is being proposed and how it will affect us. Sadly there are far too few of these people. Too … Continue reading →

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Why Simon needs a bit more serenity

Posted on April 25, 2012 by ianchisnall

Anyone who is familiar with the work of Alcoholics Anonymous (or AA) will also be aware of the work of Reinhold Niebuhr (although not necessarily his name). In 1934 Niebuhr wrote a prayer which has been adopted by AA, known as the … Continue reading →

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