Crewe and Nantwich By Election

I was in Crewe and Nantwich the weekend before the election helping leaflet and canvas. Apparently there were around 500 helpers on that day, it was organised brilliantly, like a military operation.

This is me with some Conservative Future members on the day, with Eric Pickles MP.

Hyndburn Council Tax; Most Expensive or Not?

Labour leaflets and Councillor Graham Jones have been banging the drum calling Hyndburn the ‘most expensive council in the country’. I delved into the claims, as I dislike unnecessary taxation. The main argument is based on a January 2007 article in the Telegraph that quotes Hyndburn council tax of being 8.1% of peoples… Continue reading