Orcadian Column, 10 April 2025
Some may recall Boris Johnston’s hopelessly optimistic plans for street parties to celebrate Brexit Day. One wonders if Donald Trump harbours similar ambitions for a Liberation Day public holiday in future.
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
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Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Some may recall Boris Johnston’s hopelessly optimistic plans for street parties to celebrate Brexit Day. One wonders if Donald Trump harbours similar ambitions for a Liberation Day public holiday in future.
Tom Morrison MP, a lifelong Liverpool fan, urges the Government to honour its promise to introduce the Hillsborough Law before the 36th anniversary. Victims’ families deserve justice—no more delays, no more cover-ups.
Waverley Conservatives have been caught red-handed spreading misinformation about Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges on homeowners — and it's time to set the record straight.
Liverpool Lib Dems have uncovered Labour’s attempt to deceive voters. Local residents shocked that Labour Councillors try to claim credit for work of community campaigners. Cllr Carl Cashman: “Labour Councillors should apologise to residents
Commenting on Badenoch’s ruling-out of a national pact with Reform, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, said:
Epsom & Ewell MP shares “disappointment” at Government’s refusal to back their ‘Buy British’ campaign