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Join for a penny!
The Labour party is encouraging young people to become members by introducing a special rate of one penny for the first year’s membership for anybody under 27. This is partly in recognition that youn people are one of the groups … Continue reading
No opposition on Horsham council
Following the news reports of a £1.6million gap in Horsham council’s finances, the chair of Horsham Labour party wrote a letter to the local papers. The letter states that the Liberal Democrats councillors on Horsham district council fail to provide … Continue reading
Mixed communities at risk as a result of Con-Dem spending cuts
Rare example of affordablehousing within Horsham By David Hide The thing that has clearly come out of the Con-Dem government’s spending review is the demonstration of ideological differences displayed by the coalition in respect of housing policy to that of … Continue reading
Lessons not learnt after all?
The snow and ice in Horsham is now beginning to melt but the number one topic mentioned by many residents, was why has the local council yet again failed to grit our pavements and the vast majority of our roads … Continue reading
Horsham old town hall
Horsham Labour Party canvassed residents’ views about the ongoing saga of the old town hall. We are in favour of retaining the town hall for the community and do not want to see it become yet another restaurant venue, and are … Continue reading
Some new web sites
A couple of new websites have started this week that our members and supporters might find interesting. Both sites contain news and details of campaigning events. UK Uncut Can be found at www.ukuncut.org.ukIt bills itself as the ‘Big Society Revenue … Continue reading
Disappointed by Lib Dems
In the local paper last week there were a couple of pages about the increase in student fees, including the opinions of several local politicians, parents and head teachers. One of these opinion pieces was by Morwen Millson, the leader … Continue reading
The future of the Old Town Hall
With the news last week that Bill’s Produce have pulled out of the deal with Horsham council to buy the Old Town Hall and turn it into another restaurant, the future of the building is now in the balance again. … Continue reading
Student Fees
Following the government’s decision to raise student fees by up to a factor of three, despite personal pledges to the contrary by the Lib Dem members of the coalition there has been massive outcry, culminating in a demonstration in London. … Continue reading
Ireland’s economic miracle – now coming to the UK
Photo by Alltogetherfool By Andrew Skudder Ireland’s current economic problems are all over the news at the moment but, unlike most economic experts and the population of Ireland, one person over here thinks the Irish government’s strategy is one to … Continue reading