Warning of rising crime as SNP secures budget thanks to Tory “buddies”
The Herald newspaper has reported a warning from the Scottish Police Federation that budget cuts to the police will see crime rates increase across Scotland.
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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.
Conservative-run Leicestershire County Council – cutting costs by cutting more than 600 jobs
Tory-run Leicestershire County Council is to cut more than 600 jobs as a way of cutting the deficit, Left Foot Forward has learned.
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.
Tory councils to blame for hidden charges, not government
Caroline Spelman, Conservative Local Government shadow, has sought to blame Tory local council tax rises on Whitehall – even though they are set locally.
Tory plans to scrap London Assembly would improve scrutiny
If it is true that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then I am delighted that the Conservatives appear to have adopted my suggestion to save up to £8 million by scrapping the London Assembly. I made the recommendationtest