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Weekly update 11th April 2011
Lib Dems try to reinvent themselves yet again Just 12 months ago the Liberal Democrats were coming out of the first TV debate on a high with Nick Clegg proudly proclaiming that he was heralding a new cleaner more honest politics. The Lib Dems have portrayed themselves firstly…
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Weekly Update 4th April 2011 Campaign begins
Nomination in – Campaigning begins As we enter the election period, council meetings will become less frequent. So it’ll be a time to compare the records of the various parties in Trafford and give a verdict on this Conservative Government. I enjoy elections. Too many issues affecting our…
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Labour in Trafford just showing that we can make a difference
This is a video from colleagues in Altrincham. It just shows we can make a difference. I’ve been out with them and I’ve just been so impressed. I’ve learned a tremendous amount from them; they are showing us all the way. Well done to Andrew, Sam and all…
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Weekly Update 28th March 2011
Computers! I can’t believe how much problems I’m having with computers at the moment. I’m hit with a perfect storm of old PC packing up, new PC failing after a week and being returned to manufacturer, Virgin Media revamping their webmail and hiding all my emails; and now…
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The Budget
Let’s start with the positive George Osborne signalled two themes in his budget. He’s right that these are the immediate requirements. We won’t be able to shift the debt unless we deliver real growth in the economy. The UK economy is failing to re-emerge out of the trough…
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Wood St Mission and Manchester Twestival 2011
I caught this tweet requesting the donation of a blog post to publicise the Manchester Twestival 2011 which is supporting the Wood St Mission as its charity this year. The Twestival takes place tomorrow Thursday 24th March. To be honest I’ve no idea what a Twestival is but…