Tag Archives: Steve Bassam

Arts Council in Liverpool focused by Brighton

Posted on December 17, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Thursday there was debate in the House of Lords and it emerged through the “They Work for You” website. I get references from our local (Sussex) MPs and some of our local House of Lords representatives. One of them … Continue reading →

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Could STEAM get promoted in our education settings?

Posted on December 14, 2022 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday there was this debate in the House of Lords under the heading of Arts and Creative Industries Strategy that involved a number of people including my friend Steve Bassam who was at one stage the leader of the … Continue reading →

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The Government will offer £144k for roles in due course

Posted on November 25, 2022 by ianchisnall

A person I have met on several occasions, Lord Bassam supplied a couple of written questions this week to the House of Lords and on Wednesday the questions were responded by Baroness Scott of Bybrook who is the Parliamentary Under … Continue reading →

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Well done House of Lords, now we can respond

Posted on April 8, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday there were a number of amendments set out in the House of Lords for the Elections Bill. One of them was to reject the call from the Government for people who vote at future elections to be forced … Continue reading →

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Will the Government review its grasp of the CPS?

Posted on January 2, 2022 by ianchisnall

On the day before Christmas Eve a response was made by Keith Stewart in the House of Lords from a written question that had been sent by Steve Bassam. It is not clear why Steve asked this question but it … Continue reading →

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Should Creative Courses be reduced for STEM?

Posted on November 10, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday in the House of Lords Steve Bassam who is based her in Brighton took part in a discussion under the heading of Creative Sector and as part of his speech he asked this question. Now I would certainly … Continue reading →

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The House of Lords raised two vital themes

Posted on October 18, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week in Parliament two very important themes were raised in the House of Lords by Sussex Peers. Sadly, the first of them which related to apprenticeships, raised by Ralph Palmer had some deeply negative comments that I don’t recognise. … Continue reading →

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What will happen this week as Parliament opens?

Posted on September 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today is the beginning of the new term for our political representatives in the Houses of Commons and Lords, although after three weeks there will be another long break so political parties can hold their conferences. This week will be … Continue reading →

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How will Ministers like Baroness Barran grasp Erasmus

Posted on March 16, 2021 by ianchisnall

The image on the left of the photo of Baroness Diana Barran came from facebook back 3 days ago on the 13th March and it provides a very clear comparison between the provision of Erasmus and the proposed provision of … Continue reading →

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The Government must be prevented from ending their values

Posted on November 26, 2020 by ianchisnall

All MPs need to stand up and challenge the call by Rishi Sunak to end the promise set out in the Conservative manifesto less than a year ago under the title of Promote our Values to “proudly maintain our commitment … Continue reading →

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