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9 of 10 top town hall earners employed by Tory councils - Benn

9 of 10 top town hall earners employed by Tory councils - Benn

25 April 2012

The Taxpayers’ Alliance have today (Wednesday) published their annual “Town Hall Rich List”.  According to their research, of the 10 highest paid council officials in England, nine are employed by Conservative councils. ... more

New figures reveal residents in Labour areas pay less council tax than in Tory or Lib Dem areas

New figures reveal residents in Labour areas pay less council tax than in Tory or Lib Dem areas

16 April 2012

New figures reveal residents in Labour areas pay less council tax than in Tory or Lib Dem areas ... more

Planning reforms could cause widespread delay and chaos - Benn

Planning reforms could cause widespread delay and chaos - Benn

27 March 2012

Hilary Benn MP, Labour’s Shadow Communities Secretary, responding to the National Planning Policy Framework announcement, said: ... more

Eric Pickles’ plans will mean significant council tax increases for low paid workers - Benn

Eric Pickles’ plans will mean significant council tax increases for low paid workers - Benn

1 March 2012

Hilary Benn MP, Labour’s Shadow Communities Secretary, responding to the latest estimates from CIPFA for council tax rises this year, said: ... more

George Osborne promised he wouldn’t balance the books on the backs of the poor - Hilary Benn & Ed Balls

George Osborne promised he wouldn’t balance the books on the backs of the poor - Hilary Benn & Ed Balls

23 February 2012

Hilary Benn MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, responding to today’s local government pay settlement, said: ... more