Tag Archives: Syria

The strange views of Iain Dale

Posted on August 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

Iain Dale is a respected commentator from within the mainstream of the Conservative Party and was a member of the panel on Fridays Radio 4 Any Questions. In responding to a question on Aleppo, he argued that there were two … Continue reading →

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How to end the killing?

Posted on August 20, 2016 by ianchisnall

“The whole world is horrified by the suffering of the people of Aleppo – the bombing of innocent civilians, the murder of defenceless children. The fighting must stop now. Russia indicating its support for a 48 hour cessation of hostilities is … Continue reading →

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8 Months gone and still no plan

Posted on August 1, 2016 by ianchisnall

Tomorrow is the beginning of the 9th month since our Parliament, led by David Cameron and Michael Fallon (Secretary of State for Defence) debated and then voted for the RAF to be allowed to drop British bombs in Syria. At … Continue reading →

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Where is the strategy?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by ianchisnall

The vote by our democratic and accountable House of Commons on 2nd December to start dropping bombs on Syria was passed, in part because the Government conceded that a strategy for the action was needed, but the bombing was a … Continue reading →

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A home for Syrian orphans

Posted on April 27, 2016 by ianchisnall

On Monday night 570 MPs voted on an amendment to the Governments Immigration Bill put forward by Labour Lord Alf Dubs. Quite what happened to the other 80 MPs is worthy of question, clearly some may have abstained but 80 … Continue reading →

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The tally mounts yet there is no plan

Posted on April 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

I am republishing a blog I wrote a month ago, with the numbers amended. This is because nothing has changed in our Parliament, yet another month of bombing has gone on. I appreciate that my blog won’t stop the bombing, … Continue reading →

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Terror knows no borders

Posted on March 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

The stories emerging from Brussels and the tragic loss of life is being read by a few politicians through the lens of the political situation in Europe. This is clearly in very poor taste and nonsensical as is the idea … Continue reading →

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Liam talking nonsense

Posted on January 31, 2016 by ianchisnall

Today the Sunday Telegraph contains an interview with Liam Fox MP, former defence secretary who is urging voters to reclaim Britain’s “sovereignty” in the EU referendum, in order to protect the border as the European migration crisis grows. He warns that terrorists … Continue reading →

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We must welcome the children

Posted on January 28, 2016 by ianchisnall

It is vital that one of the most powerful, wealthiest nations in the world makes provision for a few thousand children who have escaped war torn lands and experienced more pain and trauma in a few years than most of us will … Continue reading →

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The clock is ticking

Posted on January 27, 2016 by ianchisnall

Eight weeks today on 2nd December, a vote was held in the House of Commons that was described by a senior Tory as a “an urgent and immediate requirement.” Prior to that vote the Government had spent months trying to win … Continue reading →

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