Monthly Archives: September 2010

LibDem identity crisis

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Dan

Mildly amusing skit from TelegraphTV. Good to see the Torygraph hasn’t gone soft in these times of let’s come together coalition politics.

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CBI concern over ConDem cuts

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Dan

If the CBI is worried about the effects of ConDem cuts then the rest of us should be terrified. The CBI (champions of business and naturally allied to the Tories) today cautioned that hard-and-fast cuts will impede the economic recovery … Continue reading →

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Cable tells it how it is

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Dan

In a refreshing speech to conference Vince pulled no punches in blaming The City for the current economic crisis. He said: “I make no apology for attacking spivs and gamblers who did more harm to the British economy than Bob … Continue reading →

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE DECIMATED BY FORTY PER CENT

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Dan

How is the “greenest government in history” fighting global warming? By merging Buffhuhne’s fledgling Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) with the Treasury, of course!  Mmm. Great bedfellows… Greenpeace is calling the move “sheer insanity”. http://tinyurl.com/climate-cuts

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NORTH WEST TO BE HIT HARD BY TORY CUTS. AGAIN

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Dan

Another Conservative government. Another raft of cuts and disinvestment for the communities of the North West. What is it with Tory toffs and their sadistic pleasure in seeing the Scouse working class squeal? http://www.investortoday.co.uk/News/Story/?storyid=4239&title=North_West_to_bear_brunt_of_spending_review_cuts&type=news_features

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AUSTERITY CUTS DUMP IRELAND INTO DOUBLE DIP RECESSION

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Dan

The hard-and-fast spending cuts wielded by the Irish Government to try and bring its economy back from the brink have been held up by the ConDem coalition as an example of the need for an age of austerity. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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THEY’LL BE NO WHINGING OVER CUTS SAYS NORTHERN IRELAND FINANCE MINISTER

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Dan

Sammy Wilson, Northern Ireland’s Finance Minister, today assuaged peoples fears ahead of his planned spending cuts. Not. “Pain is inevitable, but however difficult it is going to be, we have to approach it in a constructive way. Wringing our hands … Continue reading →

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PICKLES TO SIT ON SPENDING CUTS STAR CHAMBER

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Dan

Communities and Local Goverment Secretary Eric Pickles, a past master of making swingeing cuts since his early days as leader of Bradford Council, is one of the first ministers to cross the finish line to deliver his plans for 25% … Continue reading →

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MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES PROTECTED FROM CONDEM SPENDING CUTS

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dan

This from the Daily Mail: “Coalition policies could undergo a ‘middle class’ audit to ensure they are not hurting hard-working families.” Don’t you just love that working class families don’t figure… Is it because they’re not working hard enough? Or … Continue reading →

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DECIMATION OF PUBLIC BODIES BEGINS IN EARNEST

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dan

The Torygraph today reports on a leaked document outlining ConDem coalition plans to scrap 177 quangos with a further 94 also under threat. We all know that quangos often get bad press, and frequently for good reason, and there’s no … Continue reading →

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