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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Tory shires in revolt over cuts, Police Raid, 10 Downing Street,
Sparse Chairman Tory Roger Begy asked his best police friends to raid Downing Street, it marks the start of Shire Tories New Year rebellion against “grossly unfair” cuts in local government spending which they say will “crucify” rural communities.
I am sure Rutland's Leader said, if my Helen can find the odd million laying around then surely David must have a stash somewhere?
For those who may have forgotten Helen Briggs is the kindly Chief Executive at Rutland County
Council who once found a million pounds just a few hours before a budget meeting and promptly
told the Rutland Times the savage staff cuts would still go ahead and they did..
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10 Downing Street,
Police Raid,
Tory shires in revolt over cuts