Issue 2, March, 2013
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7 Questions to Cardiff Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Judith Woodman
by Yvonne Qing
After the Cardiff ’s Labour administration published their draft budget, Councillor Judith Woodman launched a stinging attack on it. Life360 talks with her about her attack and own career.
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Between people’s interests and government’s financial needs, which one is more important?
All local authorities should be saving money wherever possible and can do so, without it affecting frontline services.
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What’s your opinion about political conflicts or disagreements.
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Why did you attack the Cardiff Council’s draft budget plan?
I attacked the proposed Labour budget because I feel it is slashing services unnecessarily. It is causing great stress and concern to organisations .Money is tight but the council had the largest settlement from welsh government for several years.
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What’s the biggest problem of that budget plan?
The biggest problem is the incompetence in drafting it. It has not been thought out.You will see when it comes to council on 28th of this month.
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For the government, is it possible to balance people’s interests and government’s financial needs?
All local authorities have a pot of money to provide services with. It is up to that authority to deliver services within those means. The use of reserves is prudent, but only in moderation.
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Life 360
The life of a politician is often one of disagreement .That does not mean politicians cannot work across parties together. We all want to improve things and make life better for our residents ( at least that is what we should do ) The differences in how we do that is the problem.
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Is there any difference between male and female politicians when encounter conflicts?
No is my opinion. Women can put their case just as effectively as men and vice versa. However, when it comes to conflict, men tend to make more personal comments , and women more thought out and reserved getting thier point across. But both can shout, make barbed comments and politically score .
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Why did your choose to be a politician personally?
I chose to get involved with politics because of my children. I realised when they were very young that if I wanted things to change or improve , I had to speak out and take action to get it.
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