Monthly Archives: June 2022

The conclusion of the Kavanagh case will allow other things to happen

So today we heard the results of the Industrial Tribunal appeal from Nick Kavanagh against his summary dismissal by the Council. The council has been clearly and completely been vindicated by the proceedings. This is a very significant moment for … Continue reading

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To keep society going we need to share the wealth of the nation more fairly

“It’s the same the whole world over, Ain’t it all a blinking shame, It’s the rich wot gets the biscuit, It’s the poor wot gets the blame” ,This song was popular in 19th century music halls, and it just shows … Continue reading

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Tiverton shows that the toxicity of 2010-2015 is gone

Well, what a night that was. No-one in their wildest dreams would have predicted a majority of that size for Richard Foord in Tiverton & Honiton. The biggest majority demolished in history. A strong MP was elected who will fight … Continue reading

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Alderman Frank Doran MBE – A tribute

I was saddened to hear of the death today of my very long-standing but not so old friend Ald. Frank Doran MBE. Frank was already a member of Liverpool City Council when I arrived in Liverpool in 1974 and quickly … Continue reading

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Mayor Anderson has become the ‘Phantom of the Cunard’

I have accused Liverpool’s Elected Mayor, Joanne Anderson of becoming the ‘Phantom of the Cunard’ after cancelling the Mayoral & Performance Select Committee on the grounds that it conflicts with the Fazakerley by-election. In a letter to her I point … Continue reading

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Too many advisers and not enough delivery at Liverpool Council

As the Council awaits the publication of the latest bombshell report from the Tory Government’s Commissioners it is obvious to me and many other seasoned players that there are too many actions being imposed on the council, at present, which … Continue reading

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An absurd defence from Nick Kavanagh and Joe Anderson

I am sorry I missed the Industrial Tribunal relating to Nick Kavanagh last week as I was out of the City. It seems to have descended into a farce given the reported comments of Kavanagh and our much un-missed former … Continue reading

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The Lib Dems are not just a Party but also a family

I have been out and about all this week doing work for some of the Party’s controlling Council Groups but also helping at the Tiverton & Honiton by-election. It was in the Tiverton HQ that the person who first recruited … Continue reading

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Did Johnson win or lose yesterday?

It’s been interesting to see that the Tory Party have come out of the No Confidence vote today as divided as they went into it. The pro-Johnson people (211) are saying it was a good win. The anti-Johnson people (148) … Continue reading

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We must remember the fight in Ukraine and continue to support their courageous President Zelensky

The Russian war in Ukraine has been pushed out of the headlines lately. I was told by someone recently that, “they are rather bored with the whole thing and want to talk about something else”. I have some sympathy for … Continue reading

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