Tag Archives: Surrey

The situation of voting for Surrey this year

Posted on June 2, 2024 by ianchisnall

This item was initially set out on 2nd June, but subsequently there have been a number of changes on the Wikipedia publication so this item has been changed most recently on 4th June. – It is amazing that the 11 … Continue reading →

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Electoral reform is a priority and party’s should endorse

Posted on September 27, 2022 by ianchisnall

This image appeared on the weekend from the Guardian which can be obtained from here and it took place before yesterday when the Labour Conference adopted Proportional Representation based on the information arising from the Radio. Clearly we don’t know … Continue reading →

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Farming and UK Government need Sussex to work together

Posted on September 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

A few days ago in Parliament there were two debates that took place in the Westminster Hall, both of which have a very strong impact on Sussex. I am aware that one of the challenges in that location is that … Continue reading →

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Sussex MPs must get together – for a proportional approach

Posted on January 2, 2021 by ianchisnall

On a number of occasions in this blog and even in my Argus Column I have written that Sussex MPs need to work together, alongside the leaders of Councils and indeed the people who manage our community settings and beyond … Continue reading →

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It is inspiring to hear Kenneth Baker challenge the Government

Posted on October 9, 2020 by ianchisnall

Monday’s debate on School students learning took place in the House of Lords and Kenneth Baker stood up to challenge the Government over their provision. Although he is based in Surrey he referred to two Sussex locations and to Kent. … Continue reading →

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UKIP and Brexit seem to lack a strategic campaign

Posted on November 24, 2019 by ianchisnall

Looking at the results for the 2017 General Election for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex constituencies it would appear as though UKIP and Brexit are determined to ignore the most successful results and let down a large number of their … Continue reading →

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Farage and Banks want personal publicity rather than electoral credibility

Posted on November 12, 2019 by ianchisnall

It was always questionable if the Brexit Party stood any prospect of winning a Parliamentary seat next month, given the challenge for all small parties to do so. Thankfully we face the prospect of an increase in Green, Plaid Cymru … Continue reading →

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Our region has displayed a major shift toward Remain

Posted on May 28, 2019 by ianchisnall

Based on the EU votes from across Sussex, Surrey and Kent yesterday, it is clear that there is a very strong argument for a second referendum and a revocation of Article 50. The combined Green and Lib Dem votes vs … 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 need for South East Councils to change their focus

Posted on May 13, 2019 by ianchisnall

The following is my column in todays Argus newspaper: In the light of the results of the local elections that took place on 2nd May, virtually every Council in our region which I view as being Sussex, Surrey and Kent … Continue reading →

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