Tag Archives: Stephen Timms

Ministers are grilled in the House of Commons

Posted on October 14, 2024 by ianchisnall

The opening of Parliament allows eleven weeks for new members of Parliament to emphasise the views of their constituents. Last Monday two important debates took place with considerable contributions from Sussex MP’s. The first involved, two MPs, and was named, … Continue reading →

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Let us thank these MPs for supporting their colleagues

Posted on September 23, 2022 by ianchisnall

There are two very recent Early Day Motions that I have recently written about, the first one endorses England women’s national football team which I wrote about here and it was written by the Conservative MP Tracey Crouch from Kent. … Continue reading →

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The Conduct of Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson

Posted on September 22, 2022 by ianchisnall

Yesterday the Government reopened the opportunity for MPs to raise their calls as part of the Early Day Motion documents. These arose late in the day and there were a total of 25 EDMs. The last time that they arose … Continue reading →

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Can Vicky Ford read Kevan Collins resignation letter?

Posted on June 17, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Wednesday in the House of Commons, the opposition day began with this piece that was set out by Kate Green who is the Labour Shadow Education Minister and the title of the debate was “Investing in Children and Young … Continue reading →

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We must protect our limited democracy

Posted on July 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

Across the political spectrum there are several MPs who demonstrate a clear willingness to stand up to their party on behalf of the wider community when the policies or ideologies of the party conflict with the needs of society. Such … Continue reading →

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The dilemma of Leadership styles

Posted on February 23, 2014 by ianchisnall

The way in which people see those in leadership can be at odds with the way in which they wish to be seen. The following words are from the Conservative Party website in which it profiles its leader. The text in bold … Continue reading →

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Democracy in 4 takes

Posted on November 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

November 5th celebrates the saving of Parliament from Gunpowder, Treason and Plot. However as I was told last night, every year the security teams which protect MPs, Peers, Staff and their visitors carry out additional checks in the parts of the building that Guy … Continue reading →

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