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MP Slams “Hapless” Tories

"I believe in good government and what happened at Thurrock Council last week was not good government" Withering attack on Tories by senior Labour MP.

King of Spin Backs Carl For MP

Former Labour Director of Communications, Alastair Campbell headlines fundraiser for Labour Party.

Lib-Dems Call For Deal For Forces

Carys on the march for a fair deal for the armed forces.

Editorial Comment: Tories: Where Do They Go From Here?

After a dramatic week, the Tories are still in power. The question is: how can they hang on?

Petitions: Like Mushrooms After The Rain

Whatever you say about last weeks Council Meeting there was a whole lot of democracy going on.

Veolia Back in High Court Against Council

Controversial waste contract back in High Court as Veoila issue fresh legal proceedings.

Jackie Fights “Death Tax”

Prospective Tory MP slams proposals for care for the elderly.

Labour Slam “Third World Dictatorship”

Labour leader amazed to see leader lose and survive a vote of no confidence!

…but a bad night for Danny

UKIP get on Cllr Nicklen's back as he makes a few clumsy gaffes.

Interview with Garry Hague

STRAIGHT after the gruelling three hour meeting, Garry Hague stepped into Committee Room Four to grant YourThurrock a ten minute interview where he reflected...

Passionate Speeches Dominate Night

Everett brands Cheale "Dictator" in night of memorable speeches in the chamber.

Tory Ian Harrison Fails to Back Hague

Will Cheale's fellow ward member be next to lose whip after failing to back Hague in vital vote?

Cheale Wins But Hague Survives

Vote of no-confidence successful but Council Leader Hague survives to fights another day.

Cheale Ousted As Hague Stands Firm

Former Leader Anne Cheale booted out of Tory Group on eve of big vote.

Lib-Dems: Meeting The Residents’ Needs

Lib-Dem parliamentary candidate lends her support to the No Masts on Chafford controversy.

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