Saturday, September 1, 2007

"Listen. do-da-do Do you want to know a secret?"

UK - Liverpool's ruling Liberal Democrats have switched crucial meetings away from council-run Millennium House, in Victoria Street, because they fear it is bugged.

Their councillors have moved important gatherings to the town hall, hoping the use of the council chamber will guard against political espionage and eavesdropping during private sessions of the group.

Last night, former Labour leader Frank Prendergast admitted he had been able to pick up a private Lib-Dem meeting – on his hearing aid. (more)