Tag Archives: Sussex MPs

Two broken Parliamentary barriers and a Sussex challenge

Posted on November 23, 2020 by ianchisnall

It seems as though in the last week our Government has broken through at least two barriers which have not improved their credibility or our nations leadership. Sadly, there are also a range of issues that many of us would … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 demonstrates how local areas need more power

Posted on August 3, 2020 by ianchisnall

Ever since Parliament closed down 10 days ago a number of issues have arisen that suggests that our Government is not capable of dealing with the challenges that our nation and our local communities are facing. Of course given that … Continue reading →

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Parliament is now closed, so what should Sussex MPs do?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by ianchisnall

It is very conventional for the Parliamentary Summer recession to take place around this date with the first full week starting today. Based on the time of year and the fact that usually MPs would have all been working long … Continue reading →

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MPs and Parliament must now respond to this major problem

Posted on July 22, 2020 by ianchisnall

Over many years there have been plenty of examples of corruption by individual MPs, Ministers and even occasionally whole Governments. How this current situation compares to some of those examples is hard to measure, particularly as the Russia report is … Continue reading →

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Parliament is opening up for 2020 – let us hope they become accountable!

Posted on January 6, 2020 by ianchisnall

At this time of year, the traditional dates can seem a bit strange depending on how one interprets them so although it is nearly a week since the 2020 New Year began, on the other hand a New Year does … Continue reading →

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Lets change the way our Democracy is structured

Posted on December 10, 2018 by ianchisnall

It is clear from the public performances by Parliament over the last few days and some of the discussions I have personally sat through in less open settings at the same time that what we need in our nation, far … Continue reading →

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Why did 12 Sussex MPs oppose Parliamentary Democracy?

Posted on December 18, 2017 by ianchisnall

The important vote that took place last Wednesday in the House of Commons involved all 16 Sussex MPs. Four of them voted to ensure that there would be an Act of Parliament before Brexit proceeds and twelve opposed this. Thankfully … Continue reading →

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