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The expenses scandal

Henry Vann, local campaigner said: "The picture coming out of Westminster is absolutely appalling. Some MPs seem to be profiteering from taxpayer's money, and it is sickening.

17 May 2009
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Cllr Jack Cohen describes Tory proposals as an attack on the democratic process

Lib Dems demand transparency at Barnet Council

Barnet Tories are behaving like the Labour Government's Political Lap Dogs. The Conservative Administration is proposing to restrict scrutiny of its decisions. Under plans to be voted upon at the Council's Annual meeting this Tuesday, the Conservative Administration intends to force through far reaching changes to the scrutiny procedure.

17 May 2009
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Government blocks 10,000 new jobs

The Government prevented the creation of around 10,000 jobs when it refused to extend the deadline for regions to apply for £630m of EU funding, according to figures released by the Liberal Democrats.This includes £85m in the West Midlands which could have created almost 1500 jobs locally.

17 May 2009
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