Tag Archives: Social mobility

A confused and inconsistent speech

Posted on September 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday it was widely reported that Jo Johnson, the MP for Orpington and Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation spoke at a conference of University leaders. His comments were far ranging even though the media focused … Continue reading →

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Social Inequality is being ignored

Posted on July 3, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following is the text of my column in todays Argus newspaper: Last Wednesday whilst the Government was in the middle of debating the Queens speech and also fighting off a valiant attempt by most opposition politicians to increase public sector … Continue reading →

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Over promises and a lack of delivery

Posted on October 18, 2014 by ianchisnall

Tom Bell has written an excellent blog today about the predictable failure of Public Policies on a whole range of subjects. It reminded me to ask whatever happened to James Caan and Alan Milburn. James Caan was announced as Social Mobility Tsar in Summer … Continue reading →

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Lets put things right now!

Posted on November 14, 2013 by ianchisnall

It is easy to find fault with any government, the challenge of running a nation, even a small one like ours depends on decisions or statements made on a scale that can inevitably lead to failure in the margins. However any public failures … Continue reading →

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James, you Caan’t be serious

Posted on June 7, 2013 by ianchisnall

Listening to James Caan over the last few days on the Radio has been something of a revelation for people who know him for his appearances on dragons den. Firstly he suggested that society is being damaged by easy chances being given … Continue reading →

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