Gareth Quinn

Save Our Post Offices

2008-06-16T13:39:00.006+01:00

Andrew Gwynne Denton and Reddish's Labour MP has released a statement due to the announcement of proposed closure of 6 Post Offices in Tameside.

His comments are full of typical arrogance on one hand campaigns for Post Offices to be kept open then when in Parliament with his other two Labour MP's in Tameside vote for closure

Hypocrite that's what this man is but he goes on

“This closure brings Denton, Audenshaw and Dukinfield to the minimum network standard, having suffered from a small number of Post Office closures in 2005, as well as a larger number of closures under the previous Conservative Government.”

You Voted For Closure, Your party has been in Government for 11 years,you have taken services away from the Post Office and closed 24 Post Offices in and around Tameside since 1999, so you can't blame a previous Government.

He continues...........

“We need to build up Post Office custom, and that means we need to make sure the Government gives business to the Post Office that people want to use, and that people have easy access to.”

You voted for closure, how can diluting and removing the services be a benefit?

He continues and this comments really sums him up...............

“I will always fight to make sure my constituents have good access to Post Office services, and that those services are the ones that people need and want to use.”

You voted for closure, how can you support the Post Office and it's services for people when you voted for bloody closure?

Again this Labour party are dictating to you where and how you use Post Office services under this Government services are going backwards not forwards.

They are now hitting people who need the help the most our elders.

Yes that little old lady everyone knows, the 80 odd year old who has worked all her life and uses her local Post Office to draw her pension and pay her bills.

She can't walk very far, and doesn't want to rely on public transport! because it's not very good.

Now she finds that Post Office is not there, and the nearest one is a couple of miles away.

What does she do? Call Ring and Ride? they might be able to pick her up but not at the time she wants and needs! Rely on her Family? Most people work until 5pm, and the post office closes at 5:30pm.

So that rules that one out! right, what about a Taxi? £2 flat rate average cost £5 times 2 =£10 expensive isn't it especially for someone on a state pension.

Very expensive over the course of a year isn't it? but why should they bother, they will still expect you to vote for them.

As they will still pretend to be for the working class which is laughable!

if it's not them voting for 42 days detention without any evidence supporting it, or not giving you the right for a referendum over the European constitution which they promised.

Or the theft of the motorist regarding the taxation or the Congestion Charge.

They're losing personal information on a weekly basis, but will still press ahead with national ID cards.

Has anyone spotted a pattern here everything they're doing is about how they control you, where you shop, how you shop where you can go and how you can get there this is not a democratic government it's a dictatorship.

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Plastic Police In Yet More Trouble

2008-06-02T13:20:00.003+01:00

A story in this mornings nationals got my attention regarding two Christian preachers who were told they were committing a "hate crime" by handing out gospel leaflets.
Now I'm sure you have had in many town centres been stopped by many people with leaflets from dry cleaning to cheap phonecards and I've been stopped many times by members of the church of Jesus Christ later day saints it's funny as they all seam to have the same suit on and talk with a Canadian/American accent.
I always say no thanks like i would to anyone who was preaching to me in the street whether Christian, Muslim, Jewish it doesn't matter to me I'm not offended and wish them well because how can you be offended by somebody wishing you well?
We live in Britain and when somebody doesn't want to speak to or listen to somebody we have the right to walk away what ever colour you are.

Anyway these two Evangelical ministers Arthur Cunningham and Joesph Abraham were threatened with arrest and ordered to leave or face being "beaten up"
How this come around was they were seen talking to four Asian youths in Birmingham.
It's then reported that an Asian PCSO accused the two gentlemen of trying to convert Muslim youths and then launched into a tirade against President Bush and the war in Iraq.
Father Joesph a pastor at Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Saltley, Birmingham said "He couldn't believe this was happening in Britain"
He went on to say "the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir Ali had been criticised by the Church of England for saying "there were no-go areas in Britain"
But Father Joesph went on to say "he was right. We were doing nothing more than expressing religious freedom because this is a free country"
"The office said we were off limits" and said "We were committing a hate crime but who were we hating, exactly, i have no idea.
We were also accused of trying to convert Muslim youths in a Muslim area and threatened with arrest"
When the officer discovered Egyptian born Father Joesph and his colleague were Americans, he launched into a anti US speech he allegedly kept saying "look at what you president has done to Iraq and Afghanistan"
"When we were leaving he said: "if you come back here and get beaten up...... well you have been warned"
The ministers are now being backed by the Christian Institute and other religious groups from all faiths who have all branded the officers behaviour "deeply alarming"
They have complained to the West Midlands Police that their human rights were infringed and have demanded an apology and damages.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said the support officer was merely trying to prevent trouble in Birmingham's mainly Asian Alum Rock Road.
But Birmingham MP Lib Dem's John Hemming said "Wherever you are in the country you should be entitled to freedom of religious expression"

Well i never thought i would agree with a Lib Dem, so what if these two gentleman were talking to four Asian youths, it's called integration with other religions and communities, isn't that what is encouraged?
This PCSO should be ashamed of himself, and should be sacked because he is not fit to represent The Queen and this country, as an officer he should be impartial and to represent and uphold the law, to the letter of the law.
Isn't his tirade against the Americans racist?
Isn't he having a go at these two Americans because they are from America?
Now if it's illegal to speak to other people from other religions in the street ?then arrest me now, because I've done it, in fact I've done it on many occasions as i will talk to anyone as that is how you get to know people.

I feel that the politically correct brigade are their own worse enemies at times.
A community support officer telling two peace loving Christians that they are committing a "hate crime" just by preaching the gospel near to Muslims isn't just madness....... it's down right dangerous.
Britain's always been a melting pot, welcoming all, as long as they live by the laws of the land and get on with their new neighbours
But now because of buffoons like this PCSO, far right parties are rising to power on the back of policies claiming ethnic minorities are taking over the UK.
Which is rubbish by the way.
Try telling them different when plastic plods are acting like this?
This fool might as well become a recruiting officer for the BNP shame on you.

Please, Please , Please Will You Empty My Bin!

2008-05-29T15:57:00.003+01:00

Last night while i met up with a few friends at my local to watch that shower of sh*t that is our national team, i got approached by somebody who knows my interests, out of the blue said "I'm sick and tired of that f*cking council" now being a Tory activist, i always welcome people having a go at the Labour controlled group.
So i asked him what was up? and he said "Why are my bins only emptied twice a month?" i replied "that the council have to hit government targets regarding recycling"
He then said "I've worked all my life, paid my taxes, have children, who have grown up and they now have kids, and they stay at my house several times a week, so i have quite a bit of waste, from nappies to waste food, and my bin gets quite full quite quickly".
I don't mind recycling, i do all i can! i separate my glass bottles from plastic and put my newspapers in a separate bin but i still don't have any room as they go through nappies like mad, and if the bin lid is slightly up then the binmen won't collect"
It dawned on me that this man was right, it's an appalling system.

Yes recycling is important, but so are people, and their Families why should this man suffer?
I feel sometimes the environment is used as a smoke screen, for extra taxes just look at any response when you raise the question, they just say you are anti green, whether it's charging you for Carrier bags or congestion charge it's all extra money, which quite frankly could be spent else where.
The problem we have is all food in supermarkets are heavily packed with needless packaging, the government should instead of hitting families should be encouraging manufactures to come up with other ways of packing food, take a normal box of cereal? it has a bag inside the box why does it have a box? why can't they toughen the internal bag and put the printing on the bag other food items come in bags so why can't cereal?
All fresh meat come in trays from the supermarket, why can't it just be vacuumed packed? it's just simple ideas which the government should push.
This way when this gentleman like many others do their shopping for their family, they can buy their goods and when they throw things away after they have very little to put in the bin.

If all parties are serious about the environment? for benefit of the planet, and not their pockets. Then they must take this serious? as there are many people who have been let down, and it's it's people like this gentleman we really should be looking after, not just our own interests!

Darling must do road tax U-turn

2008-05-29T15:46:00.002+01:00

George Osborne has called on Alistair Darling and Gordon Brown to back down on plans to increase the road tax on family cars.

Low-income households will be hit disproportionately by the increases in Vehicle Excise Duty announced in Darling's last Budget.George, the Shadow Chancellor, stressed, "At a time when families are feeling the rising cost of living, the Government would be foolish to proceed with a big increase in road tax on family cars."

He pointed out that we have consistently opposed Darling's road tax hike, saying:"We believe that any increase in road tax should be focused on the most polluting vehicles and offset by reductions in family taxes so that they are genuine green taxes, not stealth taxes."

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Will This Be Number 3 For Man United?

2008-05-21T14:25:00.003+01:00

Tonight is the Champions League Final in Moscow kick off 7:45pm.

Manchester United have been the best team in the country this year and i believe they deserve to win as they have the better team and play the game as it should be.

I think all the local pubs will be busy tonight so get in early, and i might even have a few pints myself.

Not too many though as i will be leaving early in the morning with Stacey Knighton (so much for her defecting hey Mr Taylor?) down to Crewe and Nantwich, and help Edward Timpson.

That reminds me i need to get a key cut.

Here's hoping the game is played with an attacking outlook, and the right result at the end of the game.

As long as the winners are Manchester United i'm happy.

Poor Show From Audenshaw's Newest Councillor

2008-05-21T08:17:00.003+01:00

Last nights council meeting was an eventful affair.

We had the leaders usual speech which sent many people into the land of nod.The way Mr Oldham spoke you would have thought everything was Rosy in a time where cost of living is through the roof Bread is £1.20 per loaf, Milk is 50p per pint, and fuel is £5.00 per gallon.

He goes on to say crime is down, which is laughable, i really don't think this man lives in the real world.

He again slated United Utilities for their patch work quilt work on our roads, but what they're very quiet about is Tameside council are a major shareholder in Greater Manchester Pension Fund, who in turn are a large share holder in yes you've got it United Utilities.

After the council meeting, was the crowning of a new mayor, the chairman of the council meetings Jack Davies.
I don't know how he's going to balance the two jobs, but let's hope becoming mayor it gives him a new impartial lease of life? but i wouldn't hold my breath.
Anyway the council meeting was like ladies day at Ascot, with each female Labour councillor trying to out do the other.
Special mention goes to Lynn Travis, and had come as her very own Tameside in bloom, she looked as though her full outfit had been sponsored by Inter Flora.

There was a noticeable absence in the newest Audenshaw councillor Jean Brazil, here is a lady who fought her election on "if you value it? vote for it" and how she was going to make a real difference on the council.
On the council website it has the above picture, no photograph.
You couldn't make it up!
But i suppose you have to turn up for a photograph or maybe not, James Purnell didn't he has his picture super imposed at a later date which of course knew nothing about.

Well Jean the good people voted for a councillor who would represent them on council, which you promised, and you failed to turn up at your very first council meeting, that's real value Jean, all the other new councillors turned up Dawson Lane from Labour and Clive Patrick and Dorothy Cartwright from the Conservatives.

Special mention must go to Dorothy who had just come out of Hospital, but thought she must go to council and represent the good people who voted for her as she doesn't take her position for granted, she said she was in agony sat there during the meeting.
But i don't know whether it was due to her stay in hospital? or through Roy Oldhams drivel?.
We was told Jean had a cold, but that doesn't wash with me the meeting lasted less than a hour she could have dosed her self up and then gone home.
But just short of a month since the elections, she showed no effort to be there.
Is this a sign of things to come?

The Next Mayor Of Tameside Will Be From The Labour Party, Now There's A Shock!!

2008-05-19T15:09:00.002+01:00

Jack Davis will be installed as the next Mayor of Tameside, on Tuesday 20th May 2008 at 7pm.

The good news for all us is, the lovely people at Tameside Council have allowed us normal people to view this grand event, on the Council website how lucky us peasants are?

Another reason to be grateful for living in the Republic of Tameside

http://www.tameside.gov.uk/mayor/making

Keeping on topic here, Tameside being a pioneer of democracy? and a shining example of how wonderful a council should be? (or so we're told by them) haven't had a opposition mayor since well they took control of the council in the 1970's, how democratic of them.

If they do keep with the current system should they have the position of Mayor on a proportional basis? there is 13 opposition councillors (10 Conservative and 3 Independents)

Isn't it time for Mr Oldham and his merry men and women to share the wealth?

Or would that upset the Apple cart?

Looking at London for example, who now have a Conservative Mayor in Boris Johnson.

The people of London had the chance on May 1st to democratically vote for who their Mayor would be.

They picked a Conservative, this maybe the reason Mr Oldham would never dream of having a vote on the matter.

Wouldn't this be a good idea for Tameside?

Shouldn't we as voters have a say in who our Mayor should be?

Or is this just another job for the boys? where they throw an extra few quid a year as a thank you for agreeing with everything the council leader says?

For those of you reading this who haven't heard of Tameside.

Tameside is in Greater Manchester, and not Zimbabwe.

Oh there's an interesting idea, maybe they would set up a trade link between us?

I've heard they do a lot of research into olive Stones for open fires.

The Draft Queen's Speech - David Cameron Responds

2008-05-16T15:30:00.004+01:00

There are lots of things in this statement we welcome - not least because we proposed them.
"We welcome the constitution for the NHS - an idea we set out last June. We welcome the extension of the right to request flexible working.

We announced that in September 2006.

We welcome the independent exam regulator.

I raised and proposed that in 2005.

The list is enormous.

Simple saving scheme: The 2005 Tory Manifesto.

Regulatory budgets: in 2006.

"The list is almost as long as the draft Queen's Speech.
I hope when he gets up we'll get a bit of gratitude from the Prime Minister.
He can't really say we haven't got any substance when he's taken it all and put it in his Queen's Speech.
"We particularly welcome what he had to say about shared equity.
These proposals are being pioneered in record numbers by the record numbers of Conservative councils up and down the country.

And most of all we welcome the welfare reforms.
"The Prime Minister has stuffed Number 10 full of spin doctors and pollsters.
Why not just get a shorthand typist and send them to the Tory Conference to take it down? It would save a lot of money."

And now we hear that the Prime Minister is going to accept our proposals for elected officials to make the police accountable.

This is the proposal his Government called "completely daft". I think they meant completely draft.
This is a great idea - that officials who hold office and wield power should be elected.
Who knows, it might catch on.

One day we might just have an elected Prime Minister.

"Look at the Bills that are to clear up the mess of the last decade."

Haven't we got a Banking Bill because the regulatory system he created ten years ago failed its first test on Northern Rock?"
Haven't we got an NHS Bill because a decade after they promised to end mixed sex wards, they're still there, the promise has been broken and people aren't getting the care they need?"
Aren't we getting an Immigration Bill because the Government completely failed to prepare for or even anticipate the scale of immigration that is taking place?"
Aren't we having a Welfare Bill because after fifteen years of global growth, Britain has got five million people on out of work benefits?"

Let's be frank about what today's statement adds up to.

It's another relaunch.
And he's had to bring it forward. They're still struggling to implement last year's Queen's Speech. No solution to 42 days. Still rewriting last year's Budget. Whole Bills, badly drafted, still stuck in the House of Lords.
No wonder he wants to talk about next year's Queen's Speech."But this Queen's Speech has nothing to do with the long-term needs of the country - and everything to do with the short-term political survival of the Prime Minister."

I believe the truth of this Queen's Speech is that it reveals the Prime Minister's deeper problem. When it comes to the progressive goals we really need to achieve in this country - unblocking social mobility, beating poverty, taking people out of persistent deprivation - his ideas have run out of steam. "He doesn't have the solutions anymore.

Instead of more redistribution, more tax credits, more top-down state control, we need a government that tackles the underlying causes of poverty.

We need a government that fights family breakdown.
We need a government that breaks open the monopoly of state education.
We need a government that can work with the voluntary sector.

Isn't it the case he can't do that?
And we can.
"The one positive part of what the Prime Minister had to say is the claim he wants personalised public services.
If that's true, why doesn't he accept our plan to bust open the state monopoly in education and allow new schools to open?
"On housing, why doesn't he scrap the restrictions on right to buy, and accept our plans to extend it to all council and housing association tenants?
"The fact is this Prime Minister doesn't believe in giving people real choice and control over their lives.

If he did, he would have given us a referendum on the EU constitution.

"Watching this Prime Minister talking about personal choice, giving people more freedom and letting them have more control over their lives is completely unconvincing.
"The Supreme Leader just doesn't do freedom.Won't people rightly conclude that if you want a Government that gives you more freedom, choice and competition, you might as well vote for the real thing?

But then isn't there the negative side to what the Prime Minister had to say?

"It's his usual trick of political positioning, and setting these false dividing lines he's completely obsessed with.
When will he learn that it is this political positioning and it is these fake dividing lines that landed him in the mess he is in today?
"He is facing defeat on banging people up for 42 days without charge, not because it's the right thing to do, but because he wanted to try to look tough.
"He had the shambles of yesterday because his Budget wasn't about helping the poorest people; it was about posing as a tax cutter.

And that's why he's had to have such a big u-turn.

"There's one part of the Queen's Speech we will fight against tooth and nail. And that's his plan to enforce polyclinics and close GP surgeries up and down the country - although of course it will be noted there won't be any of them in his constituency.

"And we will continue to fight this Government's real agenda.Closing Post Offices - tearing the heart out of rural communities.Releasing prisoners - making our streets more dangerous.
And taxing businesses so they move abroad.

"After yesterday's u-turn, today's Queen's Speech is just another attempt to save the Prime Minister's skin. It won't wash.

"People can see a Government - not just a Prime Minister - that's run out of road, run out of money, run out of ideas.

Seven months ago the Prime Minister cancelled the election because he said he needed more time to set out his vision.
Now we can see there isn't a vision. So when can we get on and have the election?

"This morning we read about a new plan from this great man of substance - and it's to appear on a new version of The Apprentice.

The Communities Secretary said this is The Apprentice meets Maria, meets Strictly Come Dancing.

I've got a better idea for the Prime Minister.

Why not take part in a reality show that involves the whole of the country? It's called a General Election.

"Wouldn't it give everyone the chance to stand up in front of the Prime Minister and say "You're fired"?

Isn't that the only way we're going to get a Government that really gives people control over their lives; that really strengthens our families and our society; and that really makes our country safer and greener?"

The Advertiser

2008-05-15T16:30:00.003+01:00

I submitted a letter to the local rag the Advertiser last week, in response to their story regarding CRB checks they have obviously declined to print this.
I suppose it intervenes into the Ireane Woodcock, and John Taylor weekly show.
Having thought the story which they printed which was near enough the same coverage of the entire 2008 election coverage was important to them, i thought they would appreciate feedback.

Below is the letter i sent to them, maybe in future i should move to Dukinfield or change my political allegiances to have something printed.

Dear Sir,

After reading your article regarding CRB checks, i would like to make a few points.
Who is actually paying for the CRB Checks?Is the Councillor themselves or is it the Tax Payer?
If it is the Tax Payer, then why does a Councillor have a yearly allowance? surely this should pay for the said CRB check?
I also notice CLLR Roy Oldham's statement "since Audenshaw councillor Peter Wright's hidden criminal past was revealed, the public have a right to be assured councillors are squeaky clean?"
No, that all sounds great but the CRB check is riddled with flaws, firstly a CRB check wouldn't have found Peter Wrights past as he was imprisoned in Angola in the 70's and would have also failed to stop Ian Huntley being employed as a School caretaker in Soham as the check only goes back 5 years.
I would also like to know if a CRB check does uncover any wrong doings in the past, what would happen to the said Councillor?
I also found Councillor Joe Kitchens remarks very petty regarding CLLR's Kelly and Dickinson saying they "should resign"Why should they resign for something which was voluntary for the said Councillors.
If Labour controlled Tameside council really wanted to make a stand for CRB checks then why don't they make it compulsory for ALL CANDIDATES in local elections to have one before standing.
Surely this would iron out any potential problems? But they won't, as they only make a stand, when it suits them for cheap political points.

Kind Regards

Gareth Quinn

I thought i made some valid points but when does having valid points matter to a weekly newspaper?

More Cuts By Labour

2008-05-14T12:15:00.005+01:00

Andrew Lansley has condemned new plans to close at least three A&E and maternity units in the East of England.

The closures were announced in Labour's blueprint for the NHS in the East of England, which is the first wave of Lord Darzi's reconfiguration plans for the health system.

Andrew, the Shadow Health Secretary, said the decision to shut down viable and accessible services was "shameful":"There's no doubt that these changes aren't being driven by local communities; they're coming straight from Whitehall as a direct result of Lord Darzi's big top-down review." And he stressed: "We value our local NHS services and don't want to lose them. Labour seem to be getting more and more out-of-touch with that strongly-held feeling."

So the Labour Party the party of the people, the party of the NHS, the party of the Post Office, and what ever else they claim to be still the party of.

They still continue to close more A&E and maternity units, in an age where there is more and more people on this tiny island, we decide to cut more and more services.

That makes sense!

More people less services, but really what does make sense in the Labour Party anymore.

This is a party who campaign in their local areas to stop closures, then when it comes to vote in Parliament they vote for closure.

This is a party who scraped the 10 pence rate in income tax, then um and ahh over things and announced a pre election bribe to the people of Crewe.

How can we be sure that the latest changes are for the better or is this just another announcement which when broke down means people are worse off.

Today they announce several measures which the Conservatives have already announced but don't forget we are a party without substance aren't we?

Time to call an election Mr Brown or have you out lawed that as well in your Starlinist manner?

Gordon Is Most Definitely A Moron!

2008-05-04T14:27:00.004+01:00

Gordon Brown this morning in what can be described as a weak interview.
(well that's the polite version)
Said he would relish to take on David Cameron in a General Election.

Anyone ,including the most die hard Labour voter, thinks at this moment that Labour will not win.
With the Conservatives 20 POINTS AHEAD, and the swing in Tameside being quite big from Thursday nights results, even James Purnell would be out on his ear.
Now if Labour lost Hyde and Stalybridge to the Tories, this would be one of two things, this would result in a 150 seat gain from Labour this would be massive, and secondly a hell of a message to Tameside council.
Now before you start thinking I'm jumping the gun here, maybe i am a little, but what i am saying if seats like Mr Purnells is now under pressure, it says how far behind nationally.

Gordon said "My first priority is to get on with the job" this thing is Mr Brown your own party don't think you're capable of doing it, they have no confidence in you.

If your own party have no confidence, how on earth are the general public likely to?

You have made so many mistakes, and can't remember on one occasion where you have accepted responsibility.

In fact i can't remember when you have answered a question directly.

You craved the job so much while you was Chancellor, while you maybe a good manager? your a really bad leader, a bit like Steve Mclarren as England manager.
He is a world class coach, but when it came down to the crunch of the top job he just couldn't do it.

While he may call David Cameron "a slick salesman" people are interested in what this "slick salesman" has to offer.
Back in 1997 Tony Blair came into power, because the country cried out for a change, as things became stale under the last Conservative Government and it was right for a change.
Now in 2008, after 11 years of Labour rule, people have had enough you are now THIRD in local government behind the Lib Dems.

This is a sign people want change, and if you are a man of your word? which you're not! and you're "confident of beating Mr Cameron" then call a General Election and see if the country agrees with you?

Your party doesn't agree with you
The media certainly doesn't
The general public think you are inept
Even the audience of Jeremy Kyle laugh at you

Only you do! you're are either full of it? or extremely deluded? i would go for the latter.

I can't see him calling one can you?

Boris Has Done It!

2008-05-02T23:51:00.003+01:00

Boris Johnson has become London Mayor

With 1,168,738 votes

Get In!!!

Tameside Tories in election victory

2008-05-02T11:33:00.003+01:00

Gordon Brown, Roy Oldham, Paul Dowthwaite, Mike Ballagher, Claire Francis, Bernhard Walsh and Pauline Harrison your Party took one hell of a beating.

Tameside Tories were celebrating last night, with gains in Stalybridge North and Staly/Duk bringing Conservative Councillors to DOUBLE FIGURES 10.

In other huge shock Richard Ambler gained a near 800 vote majority, i say this is a shock, we expected to retain the seat but not by that margin.
I personally think that the people of Ashton Hurst, realised what a mistake they made last year by voting for the useless Alan Whitehead.

On a sour note! the Labour Party in Audenshaw, were an absolute disgrace, with special mention to their candidate for the underhand campaign she lead.
Lets hope she will back up her pledges? but if we base it on the other two Councillors, i don't hold much hope.
Conservative candidate Stacey, lead a clean campaign and never got personal with the Labour victor, and should be proud of what she did and will continue to do in Audenshaw.

Derek in Hyde Werneth, won with an increased majority, i have been critical of the Labour candidate regarding what she put in her Election leaflet, and some of the blatant UN truths she had been advised to put.

But what I've heard she showed respect, and dignity in defeat, and for that i applaud.

I feel for Claire as she has had her head filled with magic, by people who many people including their own party don't hold in the greatest esteem.
This is an open invitation, to Claire to join the Conservative Party as we are able to look after our candidates, and wouldn't not have treated her like her own party did.

In other areas we did fantastic St Michaels, we reduced the Labour majority to just 6, and Denton West to 14 both will turn Blue in 2010.
Also Longdendale, we are breathing down Labour necks, CLLR Oldham we are coming to take YOUR SEAT.

In the words of Corporal Jones "They don't like it up them"

Class Is Like Common Sense Not Every One Has It.....

2008-04-30T20:44:00.004+01:00

This is Stacey Knightons last leaflet before the close of play on Thursday or is it?

I noticed the Labour party have been up to their usual tricks, but to be fair class is like common sense, not every one has it and you can't teach it.
Thankfully Stacey has shown class all the way through, win or lose she can hold her head high.
Her counterpart in the Labour Party, well put it this way have a look at the title of the thread!

I like most people can't wait for all this to be over because to put it politely I'm a little tired!

Squeaky Bum Time!

2008-04-28T18:56:00.002+01:00

Well,Well,Well, the Labour Party are on the ropes today, coming up to the local elections this Thursday.
It seams that some Labour members are a little upset with blogs like this.
Maybe it's because it's opposition?
Maybe it's because it's something they can't control?
Or is it the real reason? that I'm saying what everyone else is thinking and they don't like it?

For far too long the Labour Party have had a easy ride in Tameside, with the local press in their pocket and too worried about upsetting Uncle Roy.
I can promise you this the Conservative Party in Tameside is growing and we are an effective opposition to Labour and the best thing is they know it.

On May 1st Vote Conservative You Can Get It If You Really Want!

Doreen As Always Hits The Nail On The Head!

2008-04-26T21:55:00.005+01:00

Doreen sent a final message to the people of Stalybridge South in her latest leaflet.
I think this message will blow the FAILED LABOUR CANDIDATE out of the water.
The last time this FAILED LABOUR CANDIDATE stood she got kicked out by the people in Ashton Hurst, after she proved to be a waste of space as a Councillor.

I think the people in Ashton St Michaels ,are thinking the same about her husband, or so i've been told by people on the door step.
(Yes another Husband and Wife Team in the Labour Party)

Now do the people of Stalybridge South want this FAILED LABOUR CANDIDATE to represent them?
I think the answer will be a resounding NO.

But you see right across Tameside, even in the times when the Labour Party are 18 POINTS BEHIND in the polls to the Conservatives they still have an air of SMUGNESS about them from the candidate in Hyde Werneth Claire Francis, (AKA Miss Pushy as one of the local reporters nicely phrased)
To sitting Councillors like Ged Cooney, who in his candidates election address in the Tameside Reporter, managed to literally string a sentence together, maybe he was busy thinking where to put his glasses? or what witty anecdote he can come out with in Council? or maybe the real reason is he's so complacent that he doesn't have to try any more as he thinks he will walk it?

These are all reasons why not to vote Labour on May 1st.
They expect your vote, we don't, we work hard for it.

Whether it's sending out regular Hurst First in Ashton Hurst, by letting the people of Hurst know what their Councillors are doing.
Or standing up for residents like Derek Baines on Paddock Road, making sure the Council do their bloody job.
On every single leaflet for each candidate they PROMISE that your already high Council Tax will be going up by a further 10% in the next three years.

This ABOVE INFLATION rate is their election message, they have nothing else, no new idea's.

Are they really worth your vote?

On May 1st, you have a choice! you can either vote for more of the same from the Labour Party? or you can vote for new direction under the Conservatives?

Each Ward is a Two Horse Race, with a couple of spectators.
Make sure your not left just standing there.
Come across the finishing line with the Conservatives.

The choice is yours and your alone! Make sure you use it!

DAVID CAMERON - NO NEED FOR CON-CHARGE IF LOCAL AUTHORITES DON'T WANT IT

2008-04-26T09:54:00.003+01:00

David Cameron has announced plans to free up local transport funding from Whitehall bureaucracy, by allowing councils to improve their own local transport infrastructure – without the blackmail of the congestion charge

Commenting at the launch of the Conservatives’ new policy, David said,
"Local authorities, in partnership with the people living locally, are the real sources of ingenuity"

They know the area - and they know what will work best.

“The problem today is that all we get from Labour is the same old top-down, centralised, one-size-fits all bureaucratic state interventionism. So they set up a 'Transport Innovation Fund', earmarking £200 million for local schemes. And then say Local Authorities will only get this money if they introduce road charging.

”That's not innovation - it's conscription. It's telling people that Whitehall knows best and your views don't matter. Instead, with a Conservative Government, we will give this £200 million directly to Local Authorities and set them free to consult with local people and spend it on the green transport solutions that suit their communities.”

Mr. Cameron’s comments echo those of the Tameside Conservatives, who are campaigning for the expansion of the Metrolink, as well as increasing the number of yellow school buses. Experts have predicted that these two innovations alone would take 5.9m cars of the road – without the need of the con-charge.

More Lib Dems Defect To The Tories

2008-04-24T15:34:00.002+01:00

Caroline Spelman has welcomed the defection of three more Liberal Democrat councilors to the Conservatives.

Danny Titcombe, from the Highbridge Ward in Sedgemoor, Janet Hedges, from the Epping Hemnall Ward, and Marc Cranfield Adams, the Mayor of Richmond-upon-Thames, have all left the Liberal Democrats to join the Conservatives.

Caroline, the Party Chairman, said she was "delighted" at their decisions, and explained:"Like many people they have been attracted by David Cameron's positive agenda and want to help the Conservatives deliver the changes our country needs."

Based on this current trend of Lib Dems defecting to the Tories, will the absent Lib Dem candidates in Hurst and Audenshaw be good news for the Tories?

I think it may, and the Labour Party know it.

Happy St Georges Day

2008-04-23T14:42:00.004+01:00

Happy St Georges Day!
I wish everyone all the very best in celebrating our National Day.

David Cameron In Local Election Launch

2008-04-21T13:25:00.004+01:00

David Cameron has launched our Local Election campaign, with the message:

"Vote blue, go green - and save money."

David stressed, "These elections really matter," and highlighted how Conservative councils deliver better services and better value for money.

Our launch document gives examples of how Conservative councils are making the country greener, cleaner and safer.

David said, "This election is a chance to vote for change and to send a message to this failing Labour Government."

Right across the country the Conservatives are making gain on the Labour Party.
On May 1st 2008 make sure you make the most of your vote?
Vote Blue Go Green and Save Money Vote Conservative.

Use Your Vote Wisely!

2008-04-21T13:14:00.004+01:00

To send the real message to the Labour Party on May 1st 2008 Vote Conservative.

A vote for any other party and you might as well have voted for Labour.
Is that the message you really want to send?

The Conservatives the ONLY OPPOSITION party in Tameside.

What's that Ken is reading?

2008-04-17T10:07:00.002+01:00

Maybe Ken is reading what Boris will do when he becomes Mayor?

or is this just another member of the Labour Party looking for new ideas?

On May 1st Londoners must Vote for Boris for London Mayor.

The Monkey enclosure at the Zoo

2008-04-16T12:05:00.006+01:00

Last nights council meeting was an eye opener for a few new faces in attendance.
One gentleman came up to me after the meeting, and said "He was shocked at how certain Labour councillors acted in council"

I told him this was nothing, compared to previous meetings.

What i did notice, was a few Labour councillors looking a little nervous, maybe thinking what they're going to do after May 1st.

CLLR Jack Davis who frighteningly has an inability to chair a meeting evenly.
Who only seams to react to opposition councillors, rather than look round at his own colleagues petulant behaviour.

Both Ged Cooney, and Jim Fitzpatrick get special mentions for their usual childish antics.

But this is a common feature at a council meeting.

Ged a man so indecisive, he doesn't know if he's to put his glasses on his head, or on his face.
Jim who's only input into a council meeting, is to talk about a insignificant candidate in Werneth, saying how wonderful she is, the way he talks about her it's as though she has discovered the cure for cancer, not forgetting his non appearance at his own fathers presentation on becoming an alderman, yes this man is full of class.

The scariest thing is these people are entrusted with hundreds of millions of pounds of public money, i wouldn't trust some of these to tie their own shoe laces, never mind make a decision.

Anyway the point of this post is to comment on CLLR Roy Oldhams comments.
CLLR Oldham, if you don't know is executive leader of the council, i suppose the executive part is to make him feel a bit special.

This is a man who if he cracked a smile i think it might kill him often makes cheap remarks, which to be honest is embarrassing for a man of his position.

CLLR Oldham responded to CLLR Bells comments regarding CLLR Martin Wareing's ramblings, at a previous meeting.

Martin said "This budget is so easy to understand even a house wife could understand it" now CLLR Bell said that there was no place for comments like that in this day and age, and if he couldn't get with the times he should step aside for someone younger.

Now most sane people would agree with John Bell on this occasion? but Roy being Roy, said that "To attack a man of Martins age is disgraceful, Martin never meant anything by it, it's how people of his generation talk, if it wasn't for people like him we wouldn't be sat here in the chamber"

That's all being well, but just because you are of a certain age doesn't give you the right to say anything offensive, and to stereotype a generation like Roy did beggars belief.
But this is not the first time Roy has stereotyped a group of people last time it was Irish builders.

A lot of old people say comments, which the majority of us may view as racist, or homophobic, does that give them the right? just because they're old? no, it does not, if CLLR Oldham thinks this man is above criticism? then he best think again.

Don't get me wrong, i respect Martin for what he has done, he's been a great servant to his ward and the council.
But if this man has his own set of rules? then i advise him to step aside with Roy following closely behind him.

On May 1st Martin is up again for election, now if this man can't do the job which the impression i got from Roy Oldham was he has a certain degree of doubt then it's time for somebody else to take over?

A Kick In The Balls!

2008-04-15T13:57:00.002+01:00

http://www.akickintheballs.co.uk/

Fantastic Game!

Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Claire Francis?

2008-04-15T11:08:00.006+01:00

I had the miss pleasure of receiving Claire Francis's Election leaflet this morning.

She claims the people of Werneth have been let down by the 3 Conservative Councillors?.

The only people Claire, who have been let down is the people of Werneth.

They have been let down by the Labour Party, the party you represent.

From a 60% increase in council tax in 10 years, to the removal of weekly food waste collections, i could go on but every man and his dog knows your words like you parties words are not worth the paper it's written on.

You also said it's time for change? and that the Conservative CLLR's have been there too long?

What as supposed to having council leader Roy Oldham who's been leader since 1980, longer than you have been alive?

That's the only change whats required!

You represent a party who has lost millions of peoples personal details, made the biggest balls up over Northern Rock, have a Prime Minister who when chancellor sold of the Countrys gold reserves, which saw a bigger loss to three black Wednesdays, this is all through incompetence and arrogance, and you have lost the respect from the general public.

Locally your party are more interested in Plant Pots, than pot holes in the roads.

The state of the roads in Tameside are a disgrace, and it's your party who are responsible, through neglect, no one else, this is my view and not my parties i believe just to blame the utilities companies is short sighted and Tameside council should take a degree of responsibility.

But like everything else you won't

Or having expensive state of area address and blowing a load of money on bronze statues

When does your leader get his?

To the destruction of markets across the borough Denton, Audenshaw, Stalybridge it's only a matter of time until Hyde loses theirs.

Your party has turned it's back on your traditional voters, by scraping the 10 pence base rate.

That's right at a time when food prices are the highest it has ever been and fuel and petrol at extortionate rates, lets kick them when they're down.

Good Work!!!

We currently have the honour of having the WORSE PRIME MINISTER IN HISTORY.

Who's famous for his bottle or lack of it a man who dithers, and changes his mind on a hourly basis.

Claire these are all good reasons to vote for you aren't they?

Lets look at your record?

From putting peoples personal details at risk, by asking for National Insurance details, to being associated with fake letters in the local paper.

I'm told as well there is a certain pub in Werneth where you are not welcome? or so the landlord tells me.

I won't take lectures from somebody who it's been said by some people, only wants to become a CLLR to fund her legal career.

Seeing as you, and your party have a self gratification policy.

I'm surprised you haven't collected the worse teenage pregnancy award in the north west. or shall we brush that one under the carpet as that's not an award your really proud of.

Not forgetting Tony Blairs famous Education, Education, Education speech what happened in Tameside TWO Schools getting taken into special measures another great achievement?

I'm lead to believe that these schools have Labour CLLR's on the board of governors?

There is a reason why you are trailing by 16 points in the polls it's because people are sick and tired to your parties lies.

Further reading your leaflet.

I noticed something which sums the arrogance throughout the Labour Party, you referred to Tameside as Labour Tameside.

Contrary to your belief Tameside is not your property, it's where we live.

How long will it be until they start using Labour England?

Or adopting things can only get better as the national anthem, oh wait you already tried that one and look where it got us.

Thankfully the people of Werneth can see through this garbage, you called an election leaflet, and will vote for a gentleman Derek Baines on May 1st.

A man who is on the Council to work for the people of Werneth first, and his party second

Unlike some of your Representatives in my opinion.

The only party in Tameside and nationally can send a message to the Labour Party is the Conservative Party.

On May 1st use your vote, Vote for Change, Vote Conservative