The test of any Council is how they find a way through sudden and unexpected events. A calm approach is needed.
Ofqual came up with a technical solution to a complex problem, and yet it was not able to convince the rest of the education sector to back its judgement.
The fact that Darlington station was explicitly addressed in his statement is a great sign of how swiftly the Chancellor has mastered the detail of his brief.
The proposal is criticised for hitting the vulnerable and breaking an election pledge. Local transport schemes are also being hit.
The huge variation in costs does suggest that some councils, including mine, are likely to be paying over the odds.
We need to operate like a lightning force in challenger seats.
Labour’s councillors in Ealing have increased their allowances while cutting services.
Nobody will regard this highly paid left wing extremist as politically impartial.
Tory candidates in London, Manchester and Oxfordshire made their opposition to these schemes known. It didn’t win us votes.