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Monthly Archives: February 2020
Coronavirus outbreaks and cruises
Coronavirus outbreaks and cruises The news that a 6th person on board a cruise ship from Tokyo has died from the coronavirus Covid-19 has reminded me of the main reason why I would never go on a cruise. Cruise ships … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged bunker fuel, coronavirus, Cruise health, Cruise liner terminals, Cruise liners, Cruise ships, norovirus, salmonella
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How much is a University Vice chancellor really worth?
I’ve been thinking a lot about public sector pay recently. Two things have brought this thought process on: Firstly, its because we have seen the Tory view of value when they have set earnings levels as a way of letting … Continue reading
Tory plan for Brexit labour problems? Half price pensioners!
The papers have been full of reports this week about the shortage of staff particularly in agriculture, social care and hospitality that will be caused by ill thought ou,t new immigration policies. But don’t despair, the Tories have a cunning … Continue reading
Lib Dems to take an axe to bureaucracy in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Liberal Democrats will take an axe to political posts and bureaucracies should they gain power through the election of the City Mayor on May 7th. As part of our programme of letting local people comment and help us create … Continue reading
Recommendations to clear up Liverpool’s Property scandals
In view of the failure of Liverpool Council to issue a report into Liverpool’s Fractional Investment Property scandal I have issued my own. It is a disgrace that 9 months after the Fractional Investment Task Group had its last meeting … Continue reading
Action demanded on regulations for AirBnB and other short term lets
My colleague, Childwall Councillor, Alan Tormey has written to the Secretary of State at MCHLG asking for action on the proliferation of unlicensed and unapproved AirBnB and other similar short let agencies in the City. In his Letter Cllr Tormey … Continue reading
Liverpool must not set an illegal budget
In a moment of frustration last week Mayor Anderson told the city that he was considering not setting a budget next year and letting the Government set one. I understand his frustration. Liverpool has suffered more than its fair share … Continue reading
Good health is impossible without good housing
Without a doubt one of the key determinants of health is the home you live in. Is it a home or is it just a place where you have to live? Is it adequate to your needs? Is It big … Continue reading
Further problems with Tory Health promises from last December
This is round 2 of my summary of the Tory promises made in their election manifesto last year. Thanks for all the comments you sent me last time. I look forward to getting another batch now. Contact me at richardkemp68@yahoo.co.uk. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Dementia, frail elderly, GPs, Health Service reform, immigration, NHS, NHS England, Nursig, Social care problems, Tory Health promises
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Planning for a unique, sustainable and appropriate city
In January we published the first of our 2020 manifesto drafts on Education from my colleague Cllr Liz Makinson. It has been well received. We are issuing here the draft of our planning and regeneration policy from our spokesperson, Cllr … Continue reading
But what does Richard Kemp think? 