Tag Archives: UKIP

Independence is a state of real integrity

Posted on March 26, 2017 by ianchisnall

When Douglas Carswell and Mark Reckless decided that they could no longer support Conservative Party policies in August and September 2014 respectively, and that they were going to join UKIP I wrote of their integrity in going to their constituents … Continue reading →

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UKIPs own Donald Trump?

Posted on February 19, 2017 by ianchisnall

It is hard to believe in the strategy that UKIP currently appear set upon as the political career of Paul Nuttall seems to be coming to an end. His interview with Michael Crick of Channel 4 on the Streets of … Continue reading →

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Between a rock and a soft place

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ianchisnall

In the last few days the Executive Orders emanating from the White House and their chaotic nature have taken many of those I know who voiced support for Donald Trump by surprise and caused them to rephrase their support. However … Continue reading →

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Political leadership we don’t need

Posted on August 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

One of the deeply anti-democratic elements of the system that elects British MEPs is that the those who are on the top of the list of parties that have widespread support are guaranteed (or have been guaranteed) that they will … Continue reading →

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In whose name?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

The pathetic and ridiculous over reaction by the Vote Leave campaign over the decision by ITV to invite Nigel Farage to debate the EU with David Cameron reveals an insight into the way in which such debates and hustings are … Continue reading →

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The un-democrats

Posted on March 24, 2016 by ianchisnall

The argument that the EU is un-democratic appears to have gained a great deal of traction and resonance amongst many people as we look forward to the referendum in exactly 13 weeks time. In my own view this is only … Continue reading →

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Time for an integrity check

Posted on March 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP for our region is backing the Brexit campaign, along with a number of other Conservative MEPs including Syed Kamall, MEP for London and also the leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament. Add to these … Continue reading →

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An unpredictable year

Posted on January 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

In todays Observer Andrew Rawnsley writes of a year of schisms and conflict for our two largest parties, which could potentially lead to the collapse of both of these dominant and arrogant organisations. While Labour currently has a much larger membership base … Continue reading →

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The problem with leadership

Posted on December 18, 2015 by ianchisnall

In the same week that Douglas Carswell has been filmed and interviewing calling for a change at the helm of UKIP, the Charity Commission has published a paper arguing that organisations (Charities in their case) must avoid allowing a dominant … Continue reading →

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A bit of perspective

Posted on September 1, 2015 by ianchisnall

Thanks to this article in the Sussex Express newspaper, we know that the leader of the UKIP group in West Sussex is upset at the way in which the EU appears to be spending some of our money. This is not … Continue reading →

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