Was there an election yesterday or something?

Meanwhile in local government news, there's a bit of an argument brewing between lap-dancing clubs and councils and MPs. Jacqui Smith announced on Oct 9th that she will give councils new controls over strip clubs, probably by reclassifying them as sex encounter establishments.

The Lap Dancing Association (LDA), yes it exists and was formed in 2006, says that their opponents only have a moral argument and that you can't judge their legitimate industry by that measure. They marched, possibly in stilletos, to No10 to hand in a petition signed by nearly 3,000 people.

There are now around 300 strip clubs in Britain. Where should strip clubs go if there's local demand? I wouldn't want one in my backyard - are any councillors willing to speak out in favour of them?