in which they voiced their criticisms of Which helps to explain why the eventually won. Despite well supported petitions opposing the cuts, in defiance of a 500-strong demonstration outside the town hall and contrary to the officia policies of the local Labour parties Bayliss and friends won They won by default. Only a direct challenge to the Tory government and its backers — such as a freeze on payments would have answered the 'rates versus services' argument by saying, neither.
For all their radicalness such weren't heard the Labour left in the council chamber.
As it was most of the participants in the meeting appeared to leave it with some satisfaction. The right had victory, the left had argued passionately.
those on the growing housing waiting list, and those facing redundancy through the cuts, were left empty-handed.
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