ConservativeHome (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
ToryDiary: Five things we need to hear from the Conservatives Mark Harper MP on Platform: All legislation should state if it originates from the EU Ben Rogers on CentreRight: Pakistan is in grave danger of Talibanisation Local government: Eric Pickles...
The Sun (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
Town Hall chiefs said guidance sent out by former Deputy PM Prezza’s department in 2004 told them “to seek the highest rate of return consistent with the proper levels of security and liquidity”. As a result, scores piled money into Icelandic banks boasting the market’s best rates. Shadow local government secretary Eric Pickles said: “John Prescott’s advice must be rewritten immediately.”...
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
... tax bills rise or local services cut as a result of this crisisTory local government spokesman Eric PicklesPolice authorities and charities have also lost millions and private firms are believed to have invested up to £11billion.A spokesman for the Local Government Association said: “If this money is lost, one way or another these local authorities are going to have make up the cash.”Tony...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Prediction comes as Treasury and communities department officials are due to meet members of the Local Government Association
The Sun (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
... could be forced to put up council taxes to fill the black hole. Shadow Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said: “Local government finances are now at risk and people will be concerned about their local services and council tax bills.” The Local Government Association said that more than 20 councils had cash in Iceland’s stricken Landsbanki bank. Kent County Council has £50million...
