Green Councillor Arrested in Modern Slavery Probe
Lancashire Green councillor Sohail Asghar arrested on suspicion of modern slavery and assault. He has been suspended by the party. Read the latest on this developing story.
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Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity
Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.
OBR Chair Resigns Over Budget Leak: A Rare Honourable Exit
Richard Hughes resigns as OBR chair after catastrophic Budget leak, sparking debate on political accountability. Is the age of honourable resignations over? Read our analysis.
MTG's explosive resignation rant targets Republican men
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation with blistering attack on Republican men and two-party system. Read her full explosive statements and the reasons behind her departure.
Councillor parks Lamborghini in disabled bay, avoids fine
Hounslow Labour councillor Farhaan Rehman apologises for parking his £208,000 Lamborghini in a disabled bay without a badge. He avoids a £160 fine but steps down from committee role amid calls for resignation.
MTG Resigns from Congress After Trump Clash
Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene announces shock resignation from House seat in January amid growing feud with Donald Trump. What does this mean for US politics?
MTG Resigns from Congress After Trump Fallout
Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress effective January 2026, citing political disillusionment and conflict with Trump. Read her full statement.
Labour Councillor Denies Knowing Alleged Drug Lord
Birmingham Labour councillor Waseem Zaffar denies knowing a man he met four times was an alleged international drug lord wanted by UK police. Full details on the scandal.
BBC board member resigns over exclusion from bias talks
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns after being cut out of crucial talks on liberal bias claims, leading to the shock exit of top executives. Discover the full story behind the internal crisis.
Reform UK councillor suspended over immigration WhatsApps
Reform UK suspends Lancashire councillor Tom Pickup after leaked WhatsApp messages suggest a hidden hardline immigration stance. Investigation underway.
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.
Former councillor guilty of stalking Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt, 61, found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt. The ex-councillor sent numerous emails and messages. Read the full court details.
Former councillor on trial for stalking Penny Mordaunt
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.
Reform UK suspends another councillor in Kent
Kent County Councillor Isabella Kemp becomes latest Reform UK member suspended as party faces mounting pressure over candidate vetting processes and internal standards.
Reform UK suspends councillor over racist posts
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.
Reform UK councillor defects to Conservatives over policies
Conservative Party gains defector as Reform UK councillor switches allegiance over policy disagreements, highlighting internal tensions within right-wing politics.
Tory councillor defects to Reform UK in blow to Sunak
Conservative councillor James Buchan dramatically crosses floor to join Reform UK, dealing fresh blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership amid growing party discontent.
Tory councillor's book ban bid targets Pigeon English
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.
Farage's Reform UK hit by councillor defection to Lib Dems
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.
Reform UK MP faces backlash over dual role defence
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.
Councillor's election celebration ends in life-changing attack
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.
Reform UK councillor reported to police over migrant hotel
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.
British councillor set on fire in targeted attack
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's fugitive brother in wedding scandal
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.
Tory councillor suspended over racist Facebook remarks
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.
Ex-Royal Marine Labour Councillor Quits Plymouth Council
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 councillors defect over Gaza and internal party democracy
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.
Labour Councillor Charged in Westminster Blackmail Scandal
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.
Labour Minister Paul Ovenden Resigns from Starmer Cabinet
Exclusive: Labour MP Paul Ovenden dramatically resigns from Keir Starmer's government, citing 'deep concerns' over policy direction and Whitehall dysfunction in a major blow to the Prime Minister.
Police Investigate Death of Burnley Councillor Charlie Kirk
Lancashire Police launch investigation following the death of Burnley councillor Charlie Kirk after a controversial social media post. Colleagues pay tribute to a dedicated public servant.
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