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Ramrod 10-11-2004 09:47
The soaring price of democracy
 
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THE cost of British democracy has risen by 80 per cent since Labour came to power in 1997 and stands at £1.3 billion a year
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Just under half the extra outlay can be put down to the running costs of the elected institutions set up by Labour since 1997 †” the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly, the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Greater London Authority and the London Mayor
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There has also been a 75 per cent rise in MPsââ‚ ¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢ salaries and allowances, a 40 per cent rise in the cost of House of Commons facilities and administration, and a 71 per cent rise in local government representation and management costs
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Earl of Bronze 10-11-2004 11:36
Re: The soaring price of democracy
 
Nice to know that Labour are even more a shower of corrupt, money grabbing barstewards. Nothing like voting of a 30 or 40% pay rise for MP's as soon as you get into power, creating half a million additional civil-service jobs. While allowing the British manufacturing industry die on the vine.

But hey, we get what we deserve. We vote for wasters, we get wasters.

Come the revolution we should shoot the whole bloody lot. :mad: ;)

Ramrod 10-11-2004 11:50
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Originally Posted by Earl of Bronze
Come the revolution we should shoot the whole bloody lot. :mad: ;)
Well, that approach did work for their ideological mentors........perhaps we should see if whats good for the goose..... :D

Earl of Bronze 10-11-2004 12:05
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Originally Posted by Ramrod
Well, that approach did work for their ideological mentors........perhaps we should see if whats good for the goose..... :D
Mmmmmmmmm, goose.

My uncle used to keep geese, then he rung their neck for christmas.....

Give's me an idea that does..... ;)

SOSAGES 10-11-2004 12:54
Re: The soaring price of democracy
 
i imagine if another party was in charge it would be much the same....

Chris 10-11-2004 13:09
Re: The soaring price of democracy
 
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Originally Posted by SOSAGES
i imagine if another party was in charge it would be much the same....
Actually, no. The figures quoted show that about half of these massive increases are clearly attributable to *Labour* policies. Devolution, as the people of the northeast clearly understand, is an expensive business with a questionable return on investment. As for the other half of it, I'd be interested to know more, especially how far local government management costs have risen due to new Labour red tape.

SOSAGES 10-11-2004 14:31
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oh im sure other parties would find ways to spend the money :)

Stuart 10-11-2004 19:00
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Originally Posted by Chris T
Actually, no. The figures quoted show that about half of these massive increases are clearly attributable to *Labour* policies. Devolution, as the people of the northeast clearly understand, is an expensive business with a questionable return on investment. As for the other half of it, I'd be interested to know more, especially how far local government management costs have risen due to new Labour red tape.
I agree. A part of the rise could be attributed to inflation, but not an 80% jump. That's ridiculous..


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