Third World attitude

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I don't think that has anything at all to do with the National political scene...but more to do with the local support enjoyed by Wendy Dwyer.
I think that we should not link local and national politics, they are horses of a totally different breed.

Bernard only ever does that when he thinks he's on a winner, before the GE he very rarely had anything to say about his beloved comrades in London when they were quite rightly getting a caning

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

As an outsider, I would venture to suggest that there may have been exceptional circumstances there, Bernard, lad. The winner seems to be very highly regarded in the local community, as was the previous incumbent...and, as you've often implied in the past, local and national politics are two very different animals!

Only when it serves a purpose not to be

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Bernard only ever does that when he thinks he's on a winner, before the GE he very rarely had anything to say about his beloved comrades in London when they were quite rightly getting a caning

And to be honest, I don't think it does anyone any favours.
It is well known that Wendy Dwyer is held in high esteem, and that she is a tireless worker for people in her locality....and that is what counts in Local elections..... a local candidate with a previous good track record.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

And to be honest, I don't think it does anyone any favours.
It is well known that Wendy Dwyer is held in high esteem, and that she is a tireless worker for people in her locality....and that is what counts in Local elections..... a local candidate with a previous good track record.

Unless you're based at Conservative Central Office, as they'd rather railroad one in from the coast.

Riding rough shod over any poor local Conservatives, who were desperate to stand.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

And to be honest, I don't think it does anyone any favours.
It is well known that Wendy Dwyer is held in high esteem, and that she is a tireless worker for people in her locality....and that is what counts in Local elections..... a local candidate with a previous good track record.

Couldn't agree more Margaret, irrespective of party I know just how much work councillors put into their own wards, as far as I'm concerned thy earn every penny they get, and if anybody disagrees, my answer is have a go

[Margaret Pilkington]

It poses the question 'What does CCO really know, or care, about the resident/constituents of Hyndburn?'

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

It poses the question 'What does CCO really know, or care, about the resident/constituents of Hyndburn?'

They obviously thought they knew best, having the best chance of a win for years, and then blowing it.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

It poses the question 'What does CCO really know, or care, about the resident/constituents of Hyndburn?'

Thats why I'm no longer a member of the party Margaret

[Bernard Dawson]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

And to be honest, I don't think it does anyone any favours.
It is well known that Wendy Dwyer is held in high esteem, and that she is a tireless worker for people in her locality....and that is what counts in Local elections..... a local candidate with a previous good track record.

Margaret you're right, Wendy is held in high esteem in the ward. But the election we are comparing last weeks result with,is the election of two years ago which when Graham last stood. It was Graham's seat that Wendy was defending.

And since then there has been a 4% swing to Labour. What that swing was down to, we will probably get a clearer picture on that next May when the Local Elections are held.

[Ken Moss]

The general and local elections weren't exactly a landslide victory for any party that currently holds power, nor was it a thrashing defeat for Labour. It's got to say something about the devil you know.

The situation in Westminster is mirrored here in Hyndburn. We have a Conservative majority with a lesser party tacked on to make up the numbers, although the powers that be would have us believe that they're firmly in control.

Despite all we're being told about major cutbacks (and I'll believe 40% when I see it happen) there is still appalling waste everywhere and billions of pounds being spent on immigration and the Eurozone.

Charity begins at home.

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Despite all we're being told about major cutbacks (and I'll believe 40% when I see it happen) there is still appalling waste everywhere and billions of pounds being spent on immigration and the Eurozone.

Charity begins at home.

If Harriet Harman could see your views, you'd be drummed out of the Labour party!

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

If Harriet Harman could see your views, you'd be drummed out of the Labour party!

The boot approaches......prepare the Grand Order.......

I keep telling you, Labour allows free thinking. Miles Parkinson even allows his councillors to come on Accy Web without fear of reprisals.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Charity begins at home.

Isn't that what you accuse Cllr. Britcliffe of practising?

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by garinda

Isn't that what you accuse Cllr. Britcliffe of practising?

Hmm, interesting point.

However, looking after your own with other people's money and securing votes worth a salary in excess of £60k per year might put a semantic strain on the word 'charity'.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Hmm, interesting point.

However, looking after your own with other people's money and securing votes worth a salary in excess of £60k per year might put a semantic strain on the word 'charity'.

Let's not forget that public schools, even Eton, Cameron's old alma mater, has charitable status.