What did Liverpool councillors say about death and 2 cars at an incredible public meeting?
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The annual budget meeting of Liverpool City Council is known for those who go for producing political fireworks (for example two years ago when a councillor passionately argued against a cut to domestic violence charities and was asked to leave the Council Chamber).
Local politics (especially party politics) can become ideological at times rather than based in reality (realpolitik).