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  It seems that there has been a fall in standards since the Cabinet system was introduced. Not surprising is, as Sue says, it is the only chance the Opposition has to make an impression.
  
  That is not to say that the old system was perfect, far from it and every now and again meetings then did get bogged down in pointless to and fro. At least in the old system there were opportunities for all Councillors to get more involved in the debate and making of decisions.
  
  I remember the Mercury column Sue mentioned - it was at times amusing but yes it went too far and became a disgrace to local journalism. I did not know that the Chief Exec stepped in, all I noticed at the time was that it suddenly ended after one particularly nasty piece. I wonder exactly what JM did to intervene?

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