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31/01/2014
Vote Of No Confidence Cast Against Brighton's Green Party
The administration of Brighton's Green Party has received a vote of no confidence in the wake of its proposals to increase council tax.
The party have proposed a 4.75% rise in council tax, pending a successful referendum.
The party say that the increase would be used to fund adult social care services.
The Labour and Tory groups have said that they plan to oppose the Green Party's budget next month and have called on their leader, Jason Kitcat, to stand down.
(MH/CD)
The party have proposed a 4.75% rise in council tax, pending a successful referendum.
The party say that the increase would be used to fund adult social care services.
The Labour and Tory groups have said that they plan to oppose the Green Party's budget next month and have called on their leader, Jason Kitcat, to stand down.
(MH/CD)
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