Conservatives Join With Labour in Falkirk Council Pact

News that the Conservative Party have joined in a political pact with New Labour may come as a surprise to the general public but not to SNP Councillors.

One of the worst kept secrets in Falkirk politics is the pact signed by Labour and Conservative parties within Falkirk Council. However, having denied that such a pact exists red faced Labour leaders have now been shown up to be less than honest as Conservative members have admitted such an agreement exists.

SNP leaders have had sight of the document Labour denied existed. It calls on Labour, Independent and Conservative Councillors to work together in a pact of "non aggression", in other words, support each others policies.

Commenting on the existence of the pact SNP Group depute leader, Tom Coleman, said.

"No one who attended the last meeting of Falkirk Council will be surprised that Labour and the Conservative's have joined together. Tory support for Labour's opposition to the SNP proposals to clamp down on the availability of alcohol for young tearaways confirmed the blanket nature of Tory involvement with New Labour.

We also have to look no further than Labour's refusal to work with the SNP despite the fact the 13 SNP Councillors secured more first preference votes than Labour's 14 as proof that Labour are more comfortable working with Tories than the SNP.

Perhaps this is due to the fact you can hardly slip a cigarette paper between the policies of New Labour and David Cameron's Conservative Party. The bad news for Falkirk Council taxpayers as this is likely to lead to the privatisation of even more council services and assets.

Of course there is a challenge for the council's two Conservative Councillors also.

Any longer term pattern of support for New Labour may be viewed as a a desire to hold onto the positions they have been given by Labour, positions that bring about an increased level of personal allowances. If that were the case then the credibility of the Tory members will be destroyed."