Re: mr britcliffe
 

Well if Labour want to deceive people then that just shows how low they're having to go to get votes in this election doesn't it!

I do hope they get a punishing at the polls for it. Shouldn't be treating people like idiots!

Re: mr britcliffe
 

Isn't the Daily Telegraph one of the most 'Tory' newspapers in the country?

So why are Labour deceiving people if they're repeating something that Tories have said?

Just wondering?

Re: mr britcliffe
 

Is it this that we are talking about?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/...northwestC.xml

It looks quite deceiving to me because on the one hand it has been said that we have the most expensive council tax in Britain. This sounds quite shocking.

However, when I read the link, it shows the council tax as a percentage of wages in Hyndburn and compares the two.

Would this not make the council tax look high because wages in this area are low? :confused:

If you look at the figures we have one of the lowest wages.

Re: mr britcliffe
 

When you actually look at where the figures are from you realise exactly why Hyndburn looks high and why the figures are not an accurate reflection. This has been explained to the Labour group leader on this very website. Even if you were to believe the figures were accurate, the newest article (ie not the old one the Labour leaflet is sourcing) has a list of top 10 most expensive councils which doesn't mention Hyndburn once.

Re: mr britcliffe
 

well its the kettle calling the pan here i reckon cyfr.:rolleyes:

Re: mr britcliffe
 

I am happy you're not trying to defend Labours deceptiveness. Good on you.

Re: mr britcliffe
 

hey mate when its crap to me,i say so whomever it happens to be.;)

Re: mr britcliffe
 

As do I. I'm glad we've cleared this up! If only you could be a bit more vocal about Labour treating the voters like idiots with this latest rubbish about council tax!

Re: mr britcliffe
 

OK 60% duty on fuel plus vat on total......where has all the money gone?
Means testing on pensions............where has all the money gone?
Stupid fines on utilities.........where has all the money gone?
Overseas Aid......where has all the money gone?
100% hike on basic rate of tax......where has all the money gone?
MP expenses......where has all the money gone?
Banks bailed out....this would not happen to other industries....we know where the money has gone and when do we get it back?
Bull****...Bull**** and even more.

Re: mr britcliffe
 

I think it's just that Labour have been a bit more successful at putting the spin on the information than you have.;)

Re: mr britcliffe
 

Indeed it appears its one thing they're very good at!

Re: mr britcliffe
 

I think you've got that one wrong Cyfr, it the only thing they are good at:D

Re: mr britcliffe
 

In fact the figures they source are from before January 2007 not March 2008. A complete misrepresentation. Complete lies. It's a disgrace.

Re: mr britcliffe
 

Perhaps this interesting fact was also reprinted in the Daily Telegraph in March.

Whatever, my old boss reads the Telegraph, and I'm expecting a food hamper from Fortnum and Mason any day now.:D

Re: mr britcliffe
 

Doubt it! They had an article in april 2008 about top 10 most expensive councils and Hyndburn wasn't there at all, surprisingly enough! Strong manipulation of the public going on here. Very unhappy bunny sat here!