A coalition policy we shouldn’t oppose
Copious ink is being spilt on this site, social networks and in the newspapers of the land on…
Local Government
Tory Mayor defends decision to invite Michael Barrymore to citizenship ceremony
One for the “you couldn’t make it up” file, courtesy of the Barnet and Potters Bar Times: The…
PLP Chair to seek Police Commissioner election
According to the Manchester Evening News: “He is the first serious contender to emerge for the new post…
Why we’re raising council tax
Nobody wants to pay more tax and I am not a high tax and spend politician, so my…
Boris and the 2 billion pound “clerical error”
Earlier today on BBC’s London Politics Show, it was revealed that billions of pounds were inaccurately added to…
Tory councillor speaks sense on council prayer
There has been a great deal of hysteria – much of it from the Conservative Party – over…
Local government finance – not sexy, but important
Local government finance is not the sexiest subject in the world, nor will it get many frontpage headlines.…
Elected City Mayors are an opportunity for Labour – if the party takes a positive approach
Labour run Liverpool Council voted this week to go straight to the election in May for a directly…
Prezza for Police Commissioner?
According to the Hull and East Riding Mail: “Lord Prescott said: “I want the opportunity to continue my…
Closer to Home
By David Christie and Ellie Robinson Amidst shifting debates on bankers’ bonuses, Scottish independence and our leader’s appeal,…
