December 22: No prizes but can you guess who said this in 2009? Try our quiz...
Who said this? And what on earth were they talking
about? Take part in our "Quotes Of The Year" quiz. (Sorry, there
are no prizes because of the economic climate and the need to make
efficiency savings.)
But as they say, it’s the
taking part that counts…I'll post the answers tomorrow. Anyone from
KCC taking part starts with a minus five score....
"The jury is still
out."
Who said this about one of KCC’s
more contentious initiatives?
"I have the vulgar attributes
that can connect with the public."
Plain speaking as always but who
was this assessing their chances of getting a job?
"A colossal waste of
taxpayers’ money and police time."
Detained for questioning, this
politician was scathing about the costs of a certain police
operation. But who was it and what was it about?
"If I ran the council on the
basis that there might be a perception of interest, I would never
make a decision."
A note of exasperation as this
council boss fended off some criticism. About what and who was
it?
"It is not all about
cutbacks."
We’ll have to see. But what black
hole was this county councillor alluding to and who was
it?
"A way of using taxpayers’
money for engaging in political propaganda."
This Kent politician was
one of the few to escape untainted by the expenses scandal. Who was
it and what was he referring to?
"If there is going to have to
be a lorry park, over my dead body will it be here."
Battle lines were drawn between
KCC and which MP over what?
"Modest, sensible and
fair."
Maybe not quite how some saw this
pay increase. But who and what was it referring to?
"How can you justify spending
£7,000 on a lamppost?"
A good question. But who
said it an about what?
"Be sure to make eye contact
with drivers when you are trying to move through
traffic."
Indispensable advice to who and
about what?
"I am surprised no-one has
taken selective authorities to tribunal for child abuse given the
unnecessary strain and stress it causes."
Outspoken comments but who made
them and what were they about?
"The reality is, it hasn’t
worked. It’s made people iller."
Which Conservative went seriously
off-message with this damning indictment?
"A kick in the
guts"
A description of what
government intervention and by whom?
"Money which should be spent on health, schools,
policing and social services is in some cases going on excessive
salaries and unjustified bonuses far beyond the expectations of the
majority of workers. This culture of excess must change and will
change."
Which politician entered the row over public sector
salaries?
"Conclusions in the report are
based upon supposition and the flimsiest of evidence, lacking in
research, thorough analysis and empirical data."
Who took umbrage about its
deposits in Iceland and against who?
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Tuesday, December 22 2009