Tag Archives: Sussex

Merseyside requires Proportional Representation

Posted on January 10, 2023 by ianchisnall

This weekend I visited my family in Merseyside where I was born and grew up prior to moving to Sussex in 1978. I was interested to observe that throughout the Merseyside region that there are currently 15 MPs who cover … 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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Let us endorse this benefit of Proportional Representation

Posted on August 13, 2022 by ianchisnall

The reason why proportional representation is valuable can be assessed here in Sussex very clearly. The first cases is based in the current experience of the last two General Elections. The Conservative Voters in Sussex have achieved 50.3% or 50.5% … Continue reading →

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A very interesting document – after last weeks column

Posted on August 9, 2022 by ianchisnall

So last Monday in the Argus on the 1st August I wrote a column which was also my blog here on the same day. The title of my blog was “Call out our local needs to these two PM candidates” … Continue reading →

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Will our MPs get Government to help Ukraine children

Posted on June 27, 2022 by ianchisnall

There are many challenges that are currently impacting our nation and we all need our local MPs to be aware of these and for them to raise them within Parliament and get the Government to respond. The challenge is how … Continue reading →

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Hi Charles, please acknowledge all parts of Sussex

Posted on February 27, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday in the House of Lords, Charles Moore who is now the Lord Moore of Etchingham gave his Maiden Speech. He made a very good comment in some respects for Sussex but sadly spoke with a lack of clarity … Continue reading →

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Proportional Representation is vital Labour

Posted on September 30, 2021 by ianchisnall

As the Conference in Brighton and Hove which is part of Sussex closes down and the Labour MPs and the party members return to their own locations the Sussex area like many other parts of the UK is left wondering … 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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Proportional Representation is an issue our nation needs

Posted on August 5, 2021 by ianchisnall

A few days ago there was a piece in one of the Labour internal news pieces that presented the fact that 83% of the members of the Labour Party are now convinced that Proportional Representation is what our nation needs … Continue reading →

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Local Skills Improvement Trailblazer for Sussex

Posted on July 16, 2021 by ianchisnall

Yesterday in the House of Lords, a Government Minister who I happen to have worked with on several occasions made a statement that was part of a debate on amendment 8 as part of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill. … Continue reading →

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