Defra creates a new Quango

This government really doesn't like rubbish, does it? It would rather we just didn't produce it or if we do to hang on to it. It's as though it has suddenly become a luxury, a privilege of the rich to be able to get rid of your rubbish. Well things are about to get worse. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), headed by David "will he won't he, probably not he hasn't got the guts" Milliband, are going to introduce laws that will mean we lose our say over when and how their rubbish is collected entirely. Presently we can at least complain directly to the council responsible if they are unhappy with the frequency or quality of collection. Now the responsibility will be passed over to a Quango. The ultimate in unelected, unaccountable, money sponging jobworths. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the Joint Waste Authorities. What they will be able to do that the current local authorities can't do is not clear. It will mean, however, no more say for you, no more accountability from government; just piles of rubbish, a bad smell and some vermin.  Welcome to modern Britain.