The economy
It is worth remembering we have a population of about 65m. 6m of them work for the government both locally and nationally. Then there are a number below 18 not working plus a number above 65 not working, then there…
Category Politics
Westminster bubble
We are seeing why so many people are fed up with how the age old political parties are working. They literally live in a different world to the rest of us and it needs to change. We had continual change…
Manufacturing in the UK
People will no doubt have seen the latest issue of supply of CARBON dIOXIDE CO2 which may have puzzled many people. It is a gas with a lot of uses including food preservation. We used to have ‘seasonal’ food but…
Kippax and Methley election
Kippax forms part of the Selby constituency but is part of Leeds City Council rather than North Yorkshire. We have been canvassing and leafletting for several weeks now and the views on the doorstep have been very positive. Positive in…
Current situation!!
We are all aware that there are issues and the current government just seem to be making things worse. Not content with ignoring what is going on around them they are now reacting to whatever crisis has the highest priority,…
North Yorkshire Council charges
The precept for the council has been agreed at 4.99%. 2% for social care and the rest for normal operations. As the conservatives are the largest group there was really no room for maneuver plus the labour group were obviously…
North Yorkshire Council Tax
Yesterday the Executive at North Yorkshire Council met and discussed the budget for the next financial year. This was a more or less ‘a choreographyed play’ played out in the public domain with each member having a part to play…
ACTION DAY SAT 25TH OCT
We have an action day coming up which involves a stall, regalia, people to talk to about Reform UK and to allow folk to understand what we are doing locally. There is an added bonus!! Whilst the party has been…
New Reform Cllr at North Yorkshire
I am more than pleased to announce the defection of Cllr Karl Arthur to Reform UK at North Yorkshire. Karls views have not changed but you only have to look at the Conservative Party to see how their views and…
Fiscal mess
Just want to give folk a perspective on where the country is with borrowing costs. Since Labour came to power last year 30 year Gilt Yields have steadily risen from 4.25% to 5.5%. The Government borrowed a further £18bn last…