[Bazf]

Despite many people's views on PB, it has to be admitted by all that when the leader of a local council comments on an issue, it will generate more interest than when a backbencher speaks.

Why? Are you saying that backbenchers dont need to be reported on or that if by some sort of nepotism a person becomes a leader he is then more eloquent and knows more about the subject matter so therefore has to have more time given to him. Seems like the local press is getting more like the nationals by having an agenda to report only what they want to hear.