Tag Archives: Stephen Lloyd

The Government is demanding ID for voting

Posted on January 9, 2023 by ianchisnall

In May this year some of us will be asked to vote for our Councils and it is also possible that the Government could hold a General Election at the same time. They are not currently planning to do so, … Continue reading →

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The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill can go further

Posted on January 22, 2022 by ianchisnall

Our local MP, Caroline Lucas was the person who first proposed an Animal Welfare proposal as part of our departure from the EU. Her proposal was prevented by the Conservative Government at that time. The photo at the top shows … Continue reading →

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One way to achieve national unity is through proportional representation

Posted on December 16, 2019 by ianchisnall

The political profile of most of our nation has changed rather dramatically since last Thursday and many residents here in Sussex are now feeling very concerned about it as it will clearly have a significant impact on us all, irrespective … Continue reading →

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Two Sussex MPs make good strong arguments for avoiding an imminent General Election

Posted on November 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

Because I don’t want to depart from the EU I am partly delighted that the Conservatives broke their latest promise to do so by last Thursday. Given the number of promises they have made since early 2016 to get us … Continue reading →

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Democracy is a process, not a single event unlike the great British Bake-Off

Posted on October 28, 2019 by ianchisnall

Over the last few days our Parliament has been grappling with some challenging issues relating to our proposed departure from the European Union, most of which appear to be caused by Parliament or the Government. We keep on hearing or … Continue reading →

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A clear call from Peter Bottomley for a reform of our democracy

Posted on October 21, 2019 by ianchisnall

I always enjoy reading statements made by Sussex MPs who set out arguments for Parliament which would lead to a very clear and meaningful reform of our democracy if followed through or adopted. It is most common for such statements … Continue reading →

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Who has been crying out for a Queens Speech?

Posted on September 16, 2019 by ianchisnall

It seems as though last Monday saw the closure of Parliament until the 14th October unless something significant happens to persuade the Prime Minister to re-open the organisation and change his plans. If not his plan is for the Queen … Continue reading →

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Closing down Parliament and the licensing of Drones

Posted on July 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

The actions by Sussex and indeed Kent and Surrey MPs last Tuesday during a debate on matters relating to Northern Ireland have presented our nation with a very slim mechanism to avoid the new Prime Minister from shutting down Parliament … Continue reading →

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Local politicians must listen to Karen Bradley and Stephen Lloyd

Posted on May 27, 2019 by ianchisnall

Over the last few weeks there has been a series of actions and debates that in my view demands a response from politicians at both a local and national level. The failure to do so may lead to the public … Continue reading →

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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Posted on March 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

The extensive level of chaos displayed by the House of Commons over the last year or three is a matter that in most other contexts would lead responsible MPs to call for a public enquiry to correct the failings of … Continue reading →

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