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Alternate Voting and Erewash – what does it mean?

Recently, I wrote to our new MP, Jessica Lee, asking about her position regarding the referendum on the Alternate Vote taking place on May 5th.

Jessica was kind enough to respond and give her personal opinion about the options on offer, stating:

“My own personal belief is that the First-Past-The-Post electoral system has stood the test of time and importantly is the system most likely to allow voters the power to eject failed Governments from office.”

However, what does this mean for Erewash? Let’s look at the figures: Continue reading »

Standards board clear Labour councillors over ‘chicken’ remark

The Standard Board For England have cleared Erewash councillors Howard Griffiths, Frank Phillips, Pam Phillips and Alex Phillips for calling the council leader Chris Corbett a ‘chicken’.

Their report has, however, criticised Labour members for ‘unprofessional’ behaviour which included impressions of farmyard animals in the council chamber.

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