Borough taxed up
TAXPAYERS in the Royal Borough are paying twice as much income tax then the national average according to a new survey.
27 Apr 2009
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Local News from Windsor Liberal Democrats
Alistair Darling was told two-thirds 'will dodge' new 50p top tax rate
Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling imposed the controversial new 50p top rate of tax on higher earners despite an official Treasury prediction that more than two-thirds of people earning more than £150,000 would not pay it.
PHMKMK
26 Apr 2009
Labour split over income tax rise
The reaction of the minister, who was a firm supporter of Tony Blair, spoke volumes about the effect of the new 50p rate for those on salaries of £150,000 or more on the Labour party.
PHPE
25 Apr 2009
Conservatives Struggle to Get to Grips with their Own Actions on Buses
In a bizarre attempt to abdicate responsibility for their own actions, Conservatives in Windsor & Maidenhead have launched a stunning attack on the Lib Dems in the borough for the Conservative Council's cuts to bus services in Maidenhead.
25 Apr 2009
Education - Tories Promise Cuts, Lib Dems Promise Class Size Cuts
Interviewed on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 David Cameron again refused to rule out spending cuts on schools. The Conservative Policy is in stark contrast to Liberal Democrat Plans to cut infant class sizes to 15.
24 Apr 2009
Conservatives' Class War on Wheels - Tories Say No New Trains without First Class
Conservatives at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are not prepared to have new trains on the Windsor - Waterloo Route unless they have First Class compartments.
23 Apr 2009
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