tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post6433093162898265965..comments2024-03-28T19:20:52.408+00:00Comments on WEMBLEY MATTERS: Barry Gardiner issues warning over scrutiny responsibilies following Labour landslideUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-84243423476880196602014-05-25T17:06:58.193+01:002014-05-25T17:06:58.193+01:00I agree with Martin's suggestion that back-ben...I agree with Martin's suggestion that back-bench Labour Councillors should not be told how to vote on issues going to Full Council. If the Labour Executive cannot convince a majority of Labour Councillors that what it is recommending is in the best interests of Brent's people, it has probably got it wrong (or been persuaded to get it wrong by Senior Officers pursuing their own agendas).<br /><br />Philip Grant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-34522764851191583692014-05-24T19:14:33.544+01:002014-05-24T19:14:33.544+01:00Or let lying dog-breeders sleep.Or let lying dog-breeders sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-3441934022239066862014-05-24T16:32:36.105+01:002014-05-24T16:32:36.105+01:00I bet some in Labour are concerned about what has ...I bet some in Labour are concerned about what has been going on, particularly in view of Butts power struggle in 2012, as these things breed different factions. From whispers the double act of Davani and Gilbert thrive on power struggles. <br /><br />It is easy to forget but, Ed Balls would have been very close to Gilbert as he was secretary of state for children, schools and families 2007-2010 and bet with his power struggle with Gordon Brown at the time in 2008 for leadership of Labour is similar to Butts power struggle, although Butt won his. <br /><br />Butt will probably be given some grace with such a victory, but better mind his back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-31712721285841592652014-05-24T15:27:45.143+01:002014-05-24T15:27:45.143+01:00Re last para. That's how I read his remarks to...Re last para. That's how I read his remarks too. And unless he is totally unaware of what's been going on, this surely must be what is meant. In which case, possible signs of hope (and certainly no time to let sleeping dog-breeders lie).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129943063330427887.post-56051512506081514322014-05-24T12:59:56.745+01:002014-05-24T12:59:56.745+01:00Will just wait and see if this is hollow words.
H...Will just wait and see if this is hollow words.<br /><br />However It does seem to suggest Barry Gardiner might be concerned from a national perspective that his vote next year might be hit hard, if Brent Labour start pushing through unpopular local decisions, without any public scrutiny and might bite him back in a years time !<br /><br />A very good reason for full investigation into EmailGate and Copland / Davies deal to begin this new era of Brent Labour being called to scrutinize their own decisions.<br /><br />Also remarks tends to suggest, despite a landslide victory for Brent Labour, there are divisions and this subtle call from Barry Gardiner to tame the bureaucrats could be a wake up call for senior management who have basically been let to run riot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com