Underneath is the problem that local government has no constitutional basis and hence no security. In most other democracies, the fundamentals of its local governance are set out in its constitution.… (View Post)

Yes, the financial side is a never ending source of frustration, and when you compare the powers and freedoms that similar bodies have in European countries, one can only weep at the desperate state … (View Post)

You have influence, but no real power nowadays. But then you could say the same about the job of the backbench MP. Indeed, in terms of decision-making, the average council cabinet member or committee… (View Post)

At least we could see what size Farage is? (View Post)

BREAKING: The London Premiere of the Amazon multi-$million bung to the Trump family by way of the docufilm "Melania" only got a single viewer! In better news for the US President, there was… (View Post)