General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

BB, I had you down as knowing how things operate in this country of ours.
The councils in the UK, all of them,are conservative.
In Wigan borough, most of the councillors are labour. They are there to 'control' the council. As far as is reasonably practicable. Although they are still under government authority and manage the government's policies.
In this case, the government (UK), (conservative), have done deals with China, which include major construction contracts wherever they can place them. BCEGI is a Chinese government owned company.
The councillors (representing the civilians) don't have a say in the matter. Yes, they get to vote, as a formality, but they are told by the council's legal team how they must vote.
Labourness or Toryness doesn't enter into it. It's above that. It's THEM MEN!