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Democratic Accountability
Mr Stedman's short letter (EADT 24/11/09) was short and effective in delivering misinformation to readers. Other letters such as Stuart Letten, and Ian Smith (both EADT 20/11/09) seem to be seeking…
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Car tax
I have to endorse the aspirations of Suffolk Acre (EADT 19/11/09) in calling for a reduction in car tax for those in rural areas.
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David Chappell challenges Tory opposition to rural development
Today David Chappell was asked to address Suffolk businessmen at a Grant Thornton Business Breakfast. Below is his speech
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The price of democracy
I do have sympathy with some of the views expressed by Clive Strutt (EADT 6th Oct) the public really have to decide what they want. These days MP's earn less than the senior civil servants, which in…
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Final Chance for St Edmundsbury
Paul Lambillion (BFP 28th August) was right to highlight the problems that arise as a result of poor planning and the residents of Moreton Hall can have no confidence in the Borough Council…
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NHS Reform
Diana Ronaldson in her letter (EADT 15/8/09) highlighted a problem that working nurses often fear to mention. Their contract makes it a disciplinary offence to speak out, but it is from the…
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To Vote, or Not to Vote
To Vote, or Not To Vote was the very important issue raised by John Culverwell (EADT 1st August). What is achieved by not voting? Precisely...nothing.
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Parliamentary Reforms?
Clive Strutt raised some important issues in his letter (EADT 24th July) with regard to the selection of MP's and Parliamentary procedures. Indeed the Mother of Parliaments is increasingly known…
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Immigration. Problem or Cure?
Barrie Skelcher in his letter (EADT 23rd July) raised concerns over immigration. A concern a lot of people have. It does not help that we do not have accurate figures to enable a proper discussion of…