Labour MP Greg Pope to Step Down at Next Election

Greg Pope has represented the Hyndburn constituency for some 17 years.

He has announced in the Accrington Observer that he will step down at the next election for ‘personal reasons’ rather than his expenses that came to light last week.

Mr Pope had a 5,587 majority over the Conservatives in the… Continue reading

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