Eric Pickles’ proposals to suppress voter turnout are Trumpesque
The case of Lutfur Rahman and Tower Hamlets should never be allowed to happen again. But it was…
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Boris Johnson follows Pickles in comparing Labour’s rent plans to bombing
Yesterday Tory Cabinet Minister Eric Pickles compared Labour’s plans to make the private rented sector more affordable to…
Tory Minister Eric Pickles compares Labour’s rent plans to bombing of cities
The Tories spent most of Friday falsely accusing Ed Miliband of saying something that he clearly didn’t saw…
Despite what Pickles thinks, the public values council services
Yesterday, the Liverpool Echo launched its manifesto for the general election. It’s a compilation of the key issues…
Why does the Tories’ new parking law only apply to council-run car parks?
There have been some pretty desperate pre-election pledges made over the years but Eric Pickles’ latest offering on…
We know the Tories are targeting Labour areas for cuts – but it is still shocking
Well you could knock me down with a feather. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has confirmed that the…
Pickles branded a hypocrite after attacking council cuts
Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has criticised Birmingham City Council after they announced…
Does Eric Pickles agree with Sayeeda Warsi?
When Sayeeda Warsi resigned this morning, she was keen to praise Eric Pickles profusely in her resignation letter.…
Why the Scottish Tories are more significant than you think
One of the big differences between English and Scottish politics is the Tories. Indeed, many outside Scotland will…
Tory u-turn: Last year the Government supported rent plans they’re now attacking
Today Tory foghorn Chairman Grant Shapps has been attacking Ed Miliband’s rent plans as “Venezuelan-style rent controls”. Which…
