Tag Archives: Westminster

Back to normal

Posted on December 4, 2015 by ianchisnall

The sight of the Chamber in the House of Commons full to bursting point for the debate on Syria, acts as a useful reminder that our Government is not well suited to its infrastructure. Most of the images of debates in … Continue reading →

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MPs tied up in knots

Posted on June 26, 2015 by ianchisnall

An annual event took place in the House of Commons on Monday when our elected representatives spent an hour discussing whether or not they should allow a small number of young people who are part of the UK Youth Parliament … Continue reading →

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A Manifesto wish

Posted on February 3, 2015 by ianchisnall

The approaching General Election will of course give us (eventually) an opportunity to read manifestos, or presumably e-manifestos. It is amazing that despite the 2 year election campaign fought by the main parties that as yet we have not seen … Continue reading →

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You spent all the housekeeping!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

I was born into a generation when few people had joint bank accounts and in many homes the Father figure would hand over a sum of money each week to his partner in order for the family to eat and … Continue reading →

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A day in the smoke

Posted on March 16, 2014 by ianchisnall

Westminster was bathed in sunshine yesterday for the “God and Government” conference arranged by the Theos thinktank at St Matthews Church a mere 600 metres from the House of Commons. To a large extent  the focus both geographically and in … Continue reading →

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Pass the bedpan

Posted on March 14, 2014 by ianchisnall

According to at least one interview yesterday, Jeremy Hunt is still keen to ensure that the pay of staff such as Nurses and Doctors needs to be linked to how well they care for their patients, and presumably how quickly … Continue reading →

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When the Circus came to town

Posted on September 23, 2013 by ianchisnall

One of the privileges or perhaps frustration of living in a city like Brighton & Hove is that every few years, there will be a visit by a Political Circus, usually in the Autumn when the bigger party conferences take place. … Continue reading →

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