Labour
Stoke-on-Trent is often described as 'politically fragmented'. In fact certain academic political commentators practically drool at the prospect that the city's political structure is 'broken'. I have lost count at the many times that I have read, or been told by the great and the good that our city councillors lack quality and political acumen. We currently have 9 political groups registered and represented in the council chamber. We are constantly told that this is a bad, bad thing.
Craig Pond is a Stoke-on-Trent native, a member of the BNP and the Chairman of the Potteries Community Federation. He is always outspoken, often berated, described by many as offensive, but NEVER ducks a question. Today [Monday] whilst gauging reaction to the news that the Deputy Chairman of the British National Party [BNP] had resigned, I spoke to Mr Pond. He gave his views on Simon Darby's resignation and a whole load of other BNP related topics, including the need for Leader Nick Griffin to g
George Osborne says his top priority is cutting the deficit. But in order to get the deficit down, you need to keep economic growth up and you need to keep unemployment down. You don’t get borrowing down by pulling the plug on support for business, throwing people out of work and stifling economic growth.
George Osbourne First Budget
22 Jun 2010
Taking Gladstone's original Budget Box out for its final outing, before it becomes a public record of the National Archives, the Chancellor went to the Palace Of Westminster to deliver this first budget of the new government, in line with the Conservative pre election promise, to deliver a budget within 50 days of coming in to office. During the budget speech Rt Hon George Osborne MP said that: It was an unavoidable Budget and £1 in every £4 we spend is borrowed.
Part 2 - Pervez Becomes Council Leader.
The City Independent Group on Stoke-on-Trent City council have been left reeling at the news that 2 of their high profile councillors have have walked out of the group following their decision to join the new 4 party ruling coalition. Alan Rigby left the group on Tuesday to sit as an unaligned councillor because he was vehemently opposed to the CIG being a part of a Labour Group led coalition. Cllr Janine Bridges decided to quit today [Wednesday] for the same reasons.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to be governed by a four way ruling coalition in what has been described as an historical moment. Labour, the Conservative & Independent Alliance, The Liberal Democrats and the City Independents will form the ruling administration following tomorrows [Thursday] Annual Council Meeting. Mohammed Pervez [Lab] is to be the new Council Leader and Ross Irving [CIA] will become the Deputy Leader.
I must be really sad me! But, I have to say I'm really looking forward to this week and reporting on the shenanigans of Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Thursday's Annual Council meeting should be a belter.
There is a pleasant country walk that goes from the Haregate Estate in Leek to Tittesworth Lake. It takes about an hour to do and there are excellent views over to the Roaches. Along the walk are a series of benches, which have been provided by the local PCT so that people can sit and admire the views. Cut into the 8 benches is a series of health promotion messages about obesity and exercise and the need to raise your heart beat.
Rumour is rife that the Leader of the City Council's much expanded Labour Group, having won 17 of the 20 seats contested on May 6th in the last of the City Council elections by thirds, has finally been roused to recognise responsibility that goes with now being the largest political group on the Council, though with 26 of the 60 seats, a handful short of a simple majority.
