The Liberal Democrat Leader has described as ‘shameful’ Labour’s ploy at last night’s full council meeting to block all questions in the chamber tabled by the Liberal Democrat opposition.

This meant that those present were treated to a series of ‘toadying’ questions from Labour members, who shouted down attempts by the Liberal Democrats to have the questions put in a fairer order – something the council’s new constitution does allow for.

Lib Dem Leader Lynne Featherstone comments:

“This is one of the sorriest episodes I have seen from Haringey Labour in the council chamber. It seems that their fear of facing questions from the Liberal Democrats has made them throw all sense of fair play out of the window. Shouting down any attempts to hold them to account is disgraceful.

“We will be demanding a new procedure to stop Labour abusing the council and local residents in this way.”