What are the SNP hiding?
Concerns have been raised by Scotland’s Information Commissioner that the SNP Government is routinely and systematically rejecting Freedom of Information bids.
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Tory spending cut ad disarray
Left Foot Forward reported this morning on Labour’s press conference where the confusion over Conservative spending cut plans were laid bare. The Tories attempted to retaliate this afternoon with Craig Elder, Online Communities Editor, tweeting at 12.46: “How we’re usingtest
Progressive groups want faster progress on parliamentary reform
Progressive groups have reacted with dismay at the Government’s tactics over parliamentary reform. Harriet Harman has said that reform must be consensual.
Notts council leader ignores Thatcher’s U-turn advice
In 1980, Maragret Thatcher famously told her party conference, “You turn if you want to. The lady’s not for turning!” Such words would have fallen on deaf ears in Nottinghamshire where the Conservative county council leader, Kay Cutts, has madetest
Nottinghamshire County Council: numbers that aren’t adding up
There are signs that Tory-run Notts County Council’s budget proposals, advocating cuts totalling £33 million, aren’t be as well thought through as they suggest.
BoJo out on a limb over bankers’ bonus
Boris Johnson has spoken out against the bankers’ bonus tax. Not only is he at odds with his own party and the Government, but also with leading economists.
Boris’ achievements exposed
Conservative Home this morning has a list of Boris Johnson’s 100 achievements since taking over in May 2008. But prolific London blogger, Adam Bienkov, outlines which actually add up. On his Tory Troll blog, Bienkov outlines that: “A few aretest
Notts County Council – Figures that don’t add up?
Just days after LFF highlighted the 600 jobs losses in Leicestershire, further questions are being raised about the way Nottinghamshire saves £33 million.
Fresh headache for Cameron after “easy council” plans ruled illegal
David Cameron will now have to decide whether or not to introduce legislation if he wins the election enabling councils to charge for services.
Is Scotland failing to learn the lessons of coping with severe weather?
With the snow and ice wreaking havoc once more, questions are being asked over the SNP-led Scottish Government’s ability to cope with the bad weather.