Team Rotherham fighting the Cuts?

Akhtar is unhappy that both Tory and UKIP (let’s call them TUKIP) Councillors aren’t helping  Labour figure out where cuts can be made.  He’s so pleased with this deep political insight that he talked the Tiser into printing his thoughts … Continue reading →

Maltby Town Council – by-election, nominated candidates

There are two by-elections taking place on 27th March for Maltby Town Council. Maltby Town Council By-Elections Statement of persons nominated for East Ward of Maltby Town Council Statement of persons nominated for South Ward of Maltby Town Council Best … Continue reading →

Rory Bremner on Conviction Politicians

Readers may have missed this from Rory Bremner on Tuesday 25th Feb 2014 making an appearance on Newsnight, presented by Jeremy Paxman: “We do have conviction politicians nowadays, in the sense that we have politicians with convictions. Like Chris Huhne … Continue reading →

Maltby Town Council – by-election, two come along at once!

The RMBC website is carrying this information on the two by-elections taking place on 27th March. Maltby Town Council By-Elections Elections are to be held on 27 March 2014 for one Parish Councillor for the East Ward and one Parish … Continue reading →

Proposed Budget 2014/15

The proposed budget for next year can be read here in .pdf format Read it and weep.

Gird up thy loins…we’re in for a dirty fight

I’m girding my loins for the forthcoming elections. A few snippets….more to follow The commitment by ordinary Labour members to supporting their shower in the elections is in significant decline. Even been heard that many Rotherham Labour members will be … Continue reading →

Rotherham Marxist Discussion Group March Meeting

ROTHERHAM MARXIST DISCUSSION GROUP. Next meeting, 3rd March, 7.30 Bridge Inn. Topic: TROTSKY’S TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMME, AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY. With all the political parties offering more cuts and austerity, what does the future hold for ordinary working people in Britain? … Continue reading →

Incensed at the SureStart Closures?

If you are incensed at the SureStart Closures? Don’t know how to show it? Join the protest against the cuts, due to take place tomorrow outside Rotherham Town Hall at 10 am. Everyone welcome! Previously: Save our SureStart Centres

More Bad News for Shaun Wright?

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The BBC is reporting on developments regarding the future shape of labour’s policy on policing. Not good news for our Shaun, I shouldn’t wonder? Click on image to read the full story: Previously: Bad News for Shaun Wright?

Rawmarsh 2014 – Labour out campaigning

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Or….Every picture tells a story? The Labour Party is out campaigning in the Rawmarsh Ward, thought readers might be amused by this photo presented as evidence by John Healey on his twitter feed: Judging by this turnout they must be … Continue reading →