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Originally Posted by jaysay
Ken you can't Bullshine a Bullshiner mate, a leaders has to be a leader in every aspect, even more so in the public perception more than anything, Miles is a nice man and a good councillors but he hasn't got what it takes to be a leader, sorry
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We're going to have to agree to differ on this one. It's never been a secret that Miles is not a publicity junkie but have you ever seen him chair a meeting?
Yesterday at Cabinet there was no deliberate political sniping, just facts and regrettably that included making references to the government's decisions and their implications for Hyndburn Council. They were given as facts, not used as an excuse to blast the coalition but Cllr Britcliffe seemed to be determined to try and turn it into a political warzone at every opportunity. I was also disappointed that even Cllr Roberts made a jibe regarding the Labour group and Accrington Stanley as I have always found his style of presentation to be very professional and factual rather than attempting to score points.
The vast majority of those present as spectators were members of the council so why attempt to make things antagonistic to score points, who was swayed by it? In addition to that, we had a young man who was Leader for a Day and I don't think it portrays council work in a very good light if members are seen to be storming out over a difference of views or raising their voices in such a heated manner (and I include myself regarding the latter).
Personal opinion, but I think councillors should be better than that.