Richard Branson says leaving the EU would be very damaging
Leaving the EU "would be very, very damaging for Great Britain" Sir Richard Branson told Sky News 19th Feb 2016
12 May 2016
National News
LSE: EU Migration Does Not Drive Down UK Wages
In a report published yesterday the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics analyses the impact of migration on wages and job propects for UK nationals. It flatly contradicts Iain Duncan Smith's claim that migration drives down wages. Key findings of the report include:
12 May 2016
Call for honest answers in Newcastle's bins crisis
We understand the difficulties of operational managers and appreciate their fire-fighting, which can't be easy. However ….. The media/social media silence of the otherwise "never off the media" Leader of the Council is noted by many. When there's a tricky issue, keep a low profile and leave it to others seems to be the approach. Well, I think members (and the public) deserve a lot more than they have been given so far, so here are my questions which I have emailed to the Leader and Labour Councillors: What is the current situation on negotiations, how far apart are the sides, are you meeting daily to try to reach a resolution, what are the prospects of agreement in the next few days? Who is leading the negotiations on the council side - is the Chief Executive taking a personal lead? Why were the new arrangements implemented without there being agreement? Who authorised this? Did the Leader and CE approve? If there is insufficient capacity each day through "normal/contract working" to empty the bins to sc
12 May 2016
MP Pushes For Dentdale Phone Blackout Fix
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called for EE to do whatever is necessary to restore mobile phone signal to Dentdale without delay. The area has been without phone signal for two weeks following problems with the mast.
12 May 2016
Farron Sets Out Positive Case For EU
South Lakes MP Tim Farron last night gave a speech in London, setting out the positive, progressive case for EU membership and the importance of this referendum for future generations.
12 May 2016
Road Repairs for Linnet Drive & Firecrest Rd Chelmsford
Repair work is due to start on 17th May in Linnet Drive and Firecrest Rd.
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12 May 2016