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Lex
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That's often the way, isn't it. The decision has already been made, and the consultation is just lip service to democracy.
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| Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:52 pm |
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Lex
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Labour's announced its candidate for the mayor's job. Nothing to do with the fact he's soon going to be an ex-MEP: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37022627
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| Tue Aug 09, 2016 3:50 pm |
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rebbonk
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I had dealings with him as an MEP. - Let's just say I wasn't impressed.
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| Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:40 pm |
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Lex
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An interesting article about the new 'Metro Mayor': http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37839482
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| Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:29 pm |
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rebbonk
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Mark my words, we'll all get shafted apart from Brum!
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| Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:26 pm |
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Lex
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Yes, we will be well and truly shafted, even the 'associate' members.
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| Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:04 pm |
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Lex
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rebbonk
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Are we surprised? Wasn't this always going to be the case?
Proof that you can't cure stupidity where our local politicians are concerned. - May Lucas rot in Hell.
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| Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:46 pm |
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Lex
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No doubt Stratford district's councillors will soon be handing over vast sums of cash for a bit of 'power' and 'influence'
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| Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:38 pm |
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Lex
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The candidates for mayor have been announced; I wonder how many people are going to bother to vote? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39495706
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I will make the effort, but I'll bet the turnout is low. And let's not forget that both Coventry and Birmingham have previously expressed the desire not to have an elected mayor. This has 'allegedly' been foisted on us by central government.
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Lex
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A bit more information about the new West Midlands mayor. Looks like it will end up costing more in council tax for the privilege of having the mayor: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-39587683
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rebbonk
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We're going to end up paying dearly for something that nobody wanted. And let's not forget that the mayor has the power to add precepts to our council tax bills.
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| Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:35 am |
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Lex
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27% is higher than I thought we'd see, but I'd like to see a further breakdown into the Coventry figures.
I'm truly glad that Simon didn't get in.
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| Sat May 06, 2017 8:44 am |
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Lex
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