Posted on July 18, 2008 by ToryWriter
Northern Ireland, England and Wales are today being hit by an ill-judged strike which is crippling local services.
The members of the Unite union say a 2.45% pay increase is impossible to accept as it falls below current inflation. While this may be the case, the decision to strike does local council workers, and the general [...]
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Posted on February 10, 2007 by Editor
The Conservatives have published their Top 10 Election Commitments for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections 2007. As well as a focus on education there are clear commitments to prioritise NHS provision locally, reforming local government funding and focusing on greater community cohesiveness.
Filed under: Assembly Elections, Conservative Party, Conservatives Northern Ireland, Health, Local government, NHS | 4 Comments »
Posted on January 30, 2007 by Editor
Caroline Spelman MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Local Government, addressed Conservatives last night in East Belfast and made clear her opposition to the proposed system of rates being introduced in Northern Ireland by the Labour government.
She remarked, “The punishing new house price tax in Northern Ireland has been imposed by Labour Ministers in Whitehall, [...]
Filed under: Assembly Elections, Caroline Spelman MP, Conservatives Northern Ireland, Domestic rates, Local government, Northern Ireland | No Comments »
