Tribute: Howel Jones, Lib Dem Leader & Teacher, 96
Remembering Howel Jones, a dedicated teacher, Methodist preacher, and Liberal Democrat councillor who served his community for decades. Discover his remarkable life story.
Remembering Howel Jones, a dedicated teacher, Methodist preacher, and Liberal Democrat councillor who served his community for decades. Discover his remarkable life story.
Edward Brandt, 61, found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt. The ex-councillor sent numerous emails and messages. Read the full court details.
Edward Brandt, a former councillor, is on trial for stalking MP Penny Mordaunt. He allegedly sent emails and visited her office 'to commiserate' over her leadership loss. Read the full court details.
Kent County Councillor Isabella Kemp becomes latest Reform UK member suspended as party faces mounting pressure over candidate vetting processes and internal standards.
Kent councillor James Parry has been suspended by Reform UK following revelations of racist and anti-immigration content shared on his Facebook profile, sparking fresh controversy for the party.
Conservative Party gains defector as Reform UK councillor switches allegiance over policy disagreements, highlighting internal tensions within right-wing politics.
Conservative councillor James Buchan dramatically crosses floor to join Reform UK, dealing fresh blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership amid growing party discontent.
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from schools sparks national debate about censorship, literary value, and cultural representation in education.
A constitutional standoff has erupted in Westminster as ministers refuse to release legal advice about a controversial Liberal Democrat amendment, sparking accusations of parliamentary obstruction.
Reform UK suffers significant blow as Runcorn councillor Chris Rowe crosses floor to join Liberal Democrats, dealing fresh blow to Farage's political ambitions ahead of potential general election campaign.
Tributes pour in for Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne, the former Labour MP who dramatically quit the party over Europe policy and served in Parliament until his death at 97.
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper reveals her shock discovery of a famous EastEnders relative while watching classic episodes of the BBC soap during lockdown.
The brother of Deputy Liberal Democrat Leader Daisy Cooper experienced a shocking home invasion while abroad, discovering an unknown woman had been living in his London property for days.
Sarah Pochin, Reform UK's first elected MP, faces criticism after defending her dual role as MP and councillor, claiming she works 'all hours' while opponents question her commitment to constituents.
Australia's opposition Liberal Party faces internal turmoil as James Paterson, Sussan Ley, and Andrew Hastie engage in public power struggle, while government pushes superannuation reforms.
A newly elected councillor's celebratory drink turned into a nightmare when he was brutally attacked, leaving him with life-changing injuries and questioning public safety.
A Reform UK councillor has been reported to police after filming inside a migrant hotel while declaring his British heritage, sparking debate about immigration and political activism.
A 46-year-old man faces stalking charges after allegedly pursuing Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey while armed with a flick knife in central London, raising serious security concerns for senior politicians.
A British councillor was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire in a terrifying daylight attack outside his family business in Sussex, leaving him with serious burns.
Labour councillor Saqib Khan faces investigation after his convicted brother, on the run from authorities, made a brazen appearance at a family wedding, raising serious security concerns.
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has thrown her support behind Andrew Hastie as a future Liberal leader, praising his national security credentials and conservative values in a significant political move.
Conservative councillor for Scottish Borders, Gavin Logan, has been suspended by the party after making inflammatory comments about African-Scots on Facebook, prompting widespread condemnation.
Former Royal Marine Commando and Labour councillor Chris Webb steps down from Plymouth City Council, citing overwhelming professional demands. The resignation triggers a by-election in the key marginal seat of Ham.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts a growing rebellion as councillors quit over the party's stance on Gaza and internal democracy, forming a new independent group in protest.
A 28-year-old Labour councillor from Wolverhampton has been charged with blackmail and sending unsolicited messages to MPs and parliamentary staff in a major Westminster scandal.
In a stunning political revelation, rising Liberal star Andrew Hastie has confessed to harbouring deep-seated reservations about Deputy Leader Sussan Ley, exposing a dramatic rift within the party's ranks and challenging the official narrative of unity.
Maryland State Senator Charles E. Sydnor III was arrested for alleged drunk driving after police found him unconscious at a green traffic light. The incident raises serious questions about accountability.
Controversial Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene faces bipartisan condemnation after renewing calls for a 'national divorce', dividing red and blue states. Critics label the proposal 'un-American' and a gift to adversaries.
A Chicago Democrat has been targeted in a grotesque act of intimidation after a dead rat was mailed to his constituency office. The incident, believed to be linked to his political stance on immigration, has sparked a major police investigation and condem
US Representative John Curtis was threatened by an armed individual at a campaign event, sparking a major police response. The suspect, later identified as a registered Democrat, was arrested without injury.