Unfair criticism?

Tweet There was an interesting little letter in this week's edition of the Carmarthen Journal from a resident of the Llansteffan Ward, congratulating the councillor for that ward on making his maiden speech in the council chamber.

After only five years as an 'Independent' member, what was the subject which finally inspired him to rise and speak? Ah, that would be the proposed increase in allowances paid to councillors for all the hard work they put in attending meetings and speaking on behalf of their constituents…

It was a little unfair on the councillor concerned though. I'm told that there are other 'Independents', including some who've been there even longer, who have also yet to contribute to a debate in the council chamber. They don't really need to though – once their leader has spoken on their behalf, there's nothing left for them to say is there? They just need to vote. Altogether now, on the count of three, raise your hands in the air…