tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29958311.post8146880908620114667..comments2023-10-14T11:58:16.814+01:00Comments on Aberavon & Neath Liberal Democrats: Shameless Plaid allow Labour to cut schools fundingAberavon and Neath Liberal Democratshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744060533288571298noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29958311.post-5035389450157769852006-12-19T14:06:00.000+00:002006-12-19T14:06:00.000+00:00Most of the increases claimed by Plaid had been ob...Most of the increases claimed by Plaid had been obtained through hard negotiation by the combined opposition. Liberal Democrats were certain that more could be squeezed out of the government for education in particular, and I believe that the Conservatives shared this view.<br /><br />Voting down the entire budget (which presumably includes WA ministers' salaries as well as the public services you mention) would have concentrated the government's minds wonderfully.<br /><br /> - Frank LittleAberavon and Neath Liberal Democratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744060533288571298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29958311.post-32732097716711350562006-12-15T10:16:00.000+00:002006-12-15T10:16:00.000+00:00Exactly where have school budgets been cut? It is ...Exactly where have school budgets been cut? It is my understanding that they will receive increased funding again this time around.<br /><br />Indeed, the question has to be asked as to why the Lib Dems ended up voting against more money for the ambulance service, rail links, disabled play etc when according to your post it was something you championed.<br /><br />You were fully able to put forward an alternative budget, clearly stating where the money for your priorities was coming from in terms of cutting other funding areas, but decided not to.<br /><br />Hardly responsible opposition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com