Anyone know who the irritating mosschops is who keeps twittering about the PI?

He lives in Methley & I said I was happy to RT his opposing views, it is good and fair to understand and see someone else's opinion and take on the PI. The problem is, unlike James, he is not telling you whom is saying what and when. The majority of the points he has made so far come from the LCC's barrister mouth, but he doesn't say that... so he starts being more factual or we will not RT!

Are LCC getting their backsides kicked, as appears to be the case?

Also, have Look North responded yet, given that they're reporting this morning that West Yorks has the highest unemployment rate in the country, and at least 3 people have replied to their tweets suggesting that in that case, they may want to report on why LCC are trying to block 200 jobs at NM, at a cost of c£250,000 to the LCC tax-payer?!

Which Conservative would you reccommend writing to about the development? Cameron he will probably see the letter after the decision lol. ? Any suggestions
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That ship has sailed I think - all the hard work is now being done in the PI.

Sounds like LCC are doing well this morning. NOT.

Thanks for that IA.
Keep up the good work.

It does seem they need to go back and synchronise their objection, and not contradict themselves within the hour.

The story of the morning would appear to be an argument over how many jobs are actually likely to be created at Newmarket. The figures produced by Wakefield say it is between 1468 & 1986! LCC barrister, having earlier used a figure of 3000 jobs to dispute total car parking number on the site and make the argument that parking was lacking, then disputes these numbers!!! He gets Wakefield to admit that the minimum number of jobs that would be created is 1468. I'll post that again, the minimum number of jobs is 1468!!! Andy Wallhead admits this is a minimum number but WMDC calculations show that they predict an actual number of 1986 jobs and that is the number they are stating is more realistic! Surprise, surprise, LCC disagree that this is a realistic figure!

So, the good news is Leeds only think they are blocking 1468 jobs... Keith Wakefield must be so proud!

Out of curiosity, what date is the PI over? What date would you expect to find out the result of said inquiry and finally should you get the green light to commence building, when do you anticipate to be able to start?

No trolling, just genuine interest.

Its a sign of the times that i have to add the above line to get a sensible answer these days

I think if I was Leeds CC I would be asking to see this Barristers qualifications as he seems like a first rate numpty. Admittedly, he doesn't appear to have much of a case to work with, but on that basis surely best advice would have been to remove the objection rather than wasting tax payers money

Don't blame the barrister. It's his job to represent his client, with whatever means he has at his disposal. Blame the person who contracted him in the first place, and committed so much public money in what appears to be just an attempt to show his electorate he's worthy of another (lucrative) term in office.

Depends what his initial advice was after reviewing the case. If he told Leeds CC the case was weak and they pressed on with it fair enough. However, if he didn't give them advice on the strength of their case then IMO he has not done his job properly.

If you think there's a chance of winning it, you go for it. In this sort of case, where the matter has been called to a PI, there's always a chance.