Mayor accused of ‘gagging’ councillor and announces funding for fixed speed cameras | YorkMix

Mayor accused of ‘gagging’ councillor and announces funding for fixed speed cameras | YorkMix

Plans to roll out North Yorkshire’s first fixed and common speed cameras have taken a step ahead after funding was allotted for their introduction. The Labour Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, at this time (Friday 27 March) heralded a four-year transport capital funding settlement of £456m as a “defining moment” for the…

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Politician brothers convicted for ordering murder of Brazilian councillor

Politician brothers convicted for ordering murder of Brazilian councillor

Franco had labored with Rio de Janeiro’s metropolis council to oppose housing developments in poorer neighbourhoods that have been a supply of revenue for militia teams. The case uncovered hyperlinks between politicians and organised crime. The brothers “didn’t just have contact with the militia. They were the militia,” Judge Alexandre de Moraes stated. The solely…

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