Gary Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Where does the "Win back power" come from? Labour have 27 seats, Lib Dem 24 & Tory 6 hardly a position of power. The Tories have said they will not form a new alliance - so Labour will be in control as the largest party. That's a good move. When are the next local elections? Next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 "without consultation" - think that's called decisive governance - ask the Chinese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 NO. That's called Dictatorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LymmParent Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 "with consultation" seems to be much the same as "without consultation" in Warrington..... because I find it terribly hard to believe that after all the "public consultation" about Town Centre plans, we, the people of Warrington, actually asked for extra fountains instead of clean toilets and decent pavements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 All "democratic" Governments are elected dictatorships; it just means that you can vote them out every 4 or 5 years. If you want "the people" to decide on everything, no need for politicians at all, just TV X-factor style votes on every issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgusted Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Thought "power" was what politics was all about, to a genuine poltician. Surely that is the exact opposite of a genuine politician? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 They supposed to be in the "change" (for the better) buisiness; without power, you don't get change - the only "change" that seems to be of interest however, is the kind you can pocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LymmParent Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Can you have a "true politician"? Seems a contradiction in terms to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Perhaps the appropriate term would be statesman, as opposed to politician - birds of feather - but occasionally some soar like Eagles whilst the rest scrounge like Vultures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LymmParent Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 All a bunch of turkeys to me - and I reckon most of em want stuffing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Stuffed Probably right there in more ways than one LP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 That's why most Tories and many Labour MPs, won't vote for Xmas in the form of PR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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observer Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 btw why are the local Tories cutting their nose off to spite their face, by breaking their alliance with the Lib Dems - surely Warrington's been a trail blazer for National events - how to get rid of a Labour Leader - then , how Tories can work with LibDems in a coalition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I'm not sure they are going to break the Con-Dem unholy alliance. One Lib Dem councillor flying back from Italy for the votes for leader and executive tomorrow... And no word at all from Cllr Kennedy since he wrote The Liberal Democrats fought the most disgraceful, disgusting and dishonest campaign that I have ever seen. Their politicians and activists here in the Constituency should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. It seems apparent to me that their current Leader here in Warrington has disowned the campaign, and rightly so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Perhaps we're going to discover that being principled and independent minded, tends to get trumped by expediency and the whip - such is the game of politics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Well if they stick with the Libs Dems at local level then I want to retract my vote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Well if they stick with the Libs Dems at local level then I want to retract my vote... You mean you voted for the Tories who had kept the alliance going in Warrington, and now you want to change your mind if they keep the alliance going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Yep... I couln't vote locally as we had no local elections... but voted Tory nationally (first time for everything) soley based on the fact that I think David Mowat was by far the best candidate for round here and I had to vote for someone Peeved though as all the way through the national Tories kept saying they wouldn't join with the Dims blah blah and locally Tories were saying the same. I feel a little Conned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I will be covering events tonight and I am sure it will be a very close run thing! I know one Tory who won't be supporting the Lib-Con alliance - but will he abstain or vote for the opposition! I have heard a couple of Lib Dems may be misisng from tonight's meeting as well and if they are it will amost certainly be a Labour administration moving forward. But all will be revealed later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have heard a couple of Lib Dems may be misisng from tonight's meeting Has Paul got them locked up in his garage or something??? Could be a good news story gary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm saying nothing... for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Full update now on front page http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/articles/8024/1/Labour-fail-to-take-control/Page1.html You may wish to leave a comment Dizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I did do Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 The thread title is a tad inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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