Tag Archives: The Queen

A short list of very limited priorities

Posted on July 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

In the light of the NATO summit which Trump and May have just attended it is perhaps understandable that they are going to extend the focus of that event on the Armed Forces by spending time visiting a secret place … Continue reading →

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A day to change our nation?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by ianchisnall

As 650 MPs and nearly 900 Lords assemble for their annual meeting with the Queen, today could be a day for something radical to happen. Of course it is much more likely that all of the planned and predetermined ceremonies … Continue reading →

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A vote that must bring about change

Posted on April 19, 2016 by ianchisnall

The referendum on 23rd June is bound to create change for our nation, whatever the outcome of the vote. If the British public decide to remain in the EU, on the face of things, matters will be business as usual. … Continue reading →

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Purrgate affects all of us

Posted on September 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

The newspapers have filled many of their column inches this morning with purrgate. The failure yet again of the Prime Minister to remember he was mic’ed up whilst having a private conversation. This time he was speaking to the retired … Continue reading →

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