Tag Archives: Hilary Benn

Lets be £air to Local Government

Posted on February 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

The eccentric mechanism for funding local Government known as the Barnet Formula creates many opportunities for Government Ministers to ‘reward’ councils whose politics or behaviour they approve of. This seems bizarre in the 21st Century when Ministers claim that their actions … Continue reading →

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A lack of consistency

Posted on December 11, 2013 by ianchisnall

 The tribute to Nelson Mandela in Parliament yesterday led to a number of anecdotes and memories being discussed in a place where our laws are made. Many of our legislators had met Mr Mandela, and so there was a rich resource … Continue reading →

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