Monthly Archives: September 2013

Will Doncaster be this Decade’s Liverpool?

Posted on September 29, 2013 by richardkemp

As I have sat by the pool in Spain contemplating Independent on line and my daily fix of the LGA press service I have been thinking of the similarities between Liverpool and Doncaster (by the way this was before the … Continue reading →

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Eric Pickles please investigate £500,000 salary deal

Posted on September 26, 2013 by richardkemp

Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State, DCLG, Eland House, Blessenden Place, London SW1 27th September 2013 Dear Eric, Re: Payment of staff member at rate of £500,000 per year plus perks It has come to my attention recently … Continue reading →

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Why HS2 is vital

Posted on September 24, 2013 by richardkemp

Last week at a meeting of Liverpool City Council I moved a resolution which reiterated the support of the council not only for HS2 but also for other links which are needed, particularly the link across the Pennines to Manchester, … Continue reading →

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Steve Webb and the Bedroom Tax

Posted on September 18, 2013 by richardkemp

Steve Webb MP, Liberal Democrat Minister, DWP Dear Steve, Whilst I was in Glasgow I heard you and Nick both defend the so called ‘bedroom tax’. I agreed totally with your arguments about the principle of this. Why should the … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts from a Small Island with No Influence!!!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by richardkemp

I don’t normally take much notice about Russian comments on democracy. It’s like asking an Eskimo to describe sunbathing – they know it exists but don’t really have much experience of it themselves! However, for the past few days I … Continue reading →

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Lady Galadriel’s Light shines in Shelob’s Lair in Liverpool

Posted on September 5, 2013 by richardkemp

Last Friday Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet received a report so breathtakingly awful that I found it difficult to believe that it had been issued. As soon as I could I called it in for scrutiny (more about that below) Without … Continue reading →

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