I spent yesterday in York having a marvellous time at the University of York Conservative Christmas Dinner and unsurprisingly did not have time to blog. I must thank all the UYCUA Committee for putting on another excellent event – they never disappoint!
Anyway, a day late, here’s my regular Sunday round-up of ten blog posts which caught my eye this week…
- David Ottewell trawls through some of the TIF referendum detail.
- Mike Smithson gets a tip wrong – now there’s a novelty!
- Iain Dale muses about a February General Election – will Gordon cut and run?
- Labour PPC Lucy Powell thinks the people of Greater Manchester are stupid. She really does have a talent for major gaffes – anyone else remember her slagging off Bentley during the Crewe & Nantwich campaign.
- Cllr Susan Williams welcomes the Congestion Charge “No” vote.
- David Nuttall shares his thoughts on the TIF referendum.
- Cllr Antony Little debates the pros and cons of campaigning in midwinter!
- FOWS flag up the new timetable. Having tried to get home from Manchester this evening all I can say is that there are one or two teething troubles!
- Mary Macleod comments on an interesting parks initiative in London.
- Ian Lewis notes the lack of consultation from Labour-led Wirral Council. It seems they have taken a leaf out of Salford Labour’s book!
Well Done Chris Hoy
I’m delighted that Chris Hoy won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. He is a truly inspiring athlete, a superb example to young people and a current Salford resident to boot! Well done Chris.