General Discussion
There's no difference betweenthe Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats, ideologically we live in a one-party state. It's Neoliberalist whichever candidate you vote for; they're all puppets of corporate interest and the establishment. We need politicians with integrity, backbone and leadership attributes; who stand up for local people struggling to make ends meet and who put our ...
If anyone on here wishes to 'engage' in the topic in the OP. Namely, Local Rag shamelessly regurgitates Liberal Democrat Spin and Misinformation... then I'm all for open disussion. The Lib Dem Facebook page in question can be viewed without being a facebook user as can any Facebook page.
@Lynne The paper's political slant is self-evident to anyone who reads it and takes an interest in politics and recognizes balanced journalism or lack of. Tindle Newspaper group existes to serve a certain section of society, hardley surprising seeing as Sir Ray was knighted. For anyone reading this, from experience there is little to no point writing a letter of compalint to this ...
@Lynne There are no Labour Councillors at District or County level in Newton Abbot Constitiuency or the wider Teignbride District. There are very few Labour Town Councilors in Newton Abbot Constitiuency or the wider Teignbride District either. This is the standard question fielded by Liberal Democrats Councillors when it comes to the General Election and can be found on Lib Dem ...
Liberal Democrat Dawlish Councillor and Leader of Teignbridge District Council, Martin Wrigley once again makes an awkward appearance on BBC Spotlight over the controversial changes to Queen St, Newton Abbot. Changes that his party and the Conservatives desperately want to push through; despite widespread opposition from local traders and residents, despite the absence of any truly democratic ...
Mid Devon Advertiser/Dawlish Gazette informs us that 'Labour opt out of Teignbridge as a general election battleground' Surely a professionally qualified journalist would verify whether this 'interpretation' holds any water by checking with, say the local Labour party itself - and presenting their side of the story for balance. This is just a rehashing of a post from the Lib Dem's Teignmouth ...
https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/number-of-new-social-housing-lets-in-teignbridge-hits-decade-low-665302
High Court judgement finds city council did not properly discharge duties or take material considerations into account, council officer seriously misled planning committee and county council failed in statutory local highway authority role. https://exeterobserver.org/2024/02/07/high-court-judicial-review-st-bridget-nurseries-old-rydon-lane-exeter-city-council-planning-permission/
https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/politics/post-office-scandal-added-to-tuition-fees-on-list-of-lib-dem-achievements-20240109244382 The party’s record when in government with the Conservatives has gone up 100 per cent with the revelation that Ed Davey ignored the scandal while postal affairs minister between 2010-2012.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/02/lawyers-raise-alarm-at-struggle-to-tackle-uk-local-government-corruption
