Andrew Cumpsty has taken a leaf out of Homer Simpson's book after getting inspiration from the classic episode "Trash of the Titans" which sees Homer Simpson promising the town something for nothing as long as they elect him.

Proof of this fell into our hands, an exclusive transcript of the Tory Group meeting that decided on their council tax strategy:

AC: Our campaign is a disaster, Rik. I hate the public so much! If only they'd elect me. I'd make 'em pay! Aw, Rik, how do I make 'em like me?

RW: Eh, gee, you're kind of all over the place, Andrew, you need to focus here.  You gotta...think hard, and come up with a slogan that appeals to all the lazy slobs out there.

AC: Can't someone else do it?

RW: "Can't someone else do it?", that's it. No need to work out a budget, we'll let someone else do it!