Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
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Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Hundreds of protesters marched through Dorset countryside opposing 2,000-home development they claim would destroy landscape immortalised by Thomas Hardy
A controversial campaign by Reform UK has successfully pressured local councillors to abandon a council-of-sanctuary plan for refugees in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, exposing deep political divisions over immigration policy.
The son of boxing legend Tyson Fury faces opposition from local residents, including an ex-British Airways pilot, as his family fights to maintain their presence near a Hampshire village in a dramatic planning permission dispute.
New research suggests common antidepressant Prozac, taken during pregnancy, could affect fetal brain development, raising crucial questions about maternal mental health treatment.
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
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Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plans to create a new generation of towns across England, tackling the housing crisis head-on with sustainable communities and economic growth at their core.
Actor Sean Bean joins Sheffield residents in a fierce campaign against a council proposal to build 700 homes on protected greenbelt land, warning of irreversible damage to the city's natural landscape.
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
UK Development Minister Jenny Chapman confronted Ghanaian officials over aid dependency during a heated meeting in Accra, defending controversial aid reductions amid growing diplomatic tensions.
A major economic summit in Inverness faces backlash after local MSPs were barred from attending, with critics branding the event an undemocratic 'stitch-up' organised by Westminster.
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Exclusive: Keir Starmer's flagship scheme to tackle Channel crossings is on the brink of collapse, overwhelmed by legal challenges and a lack of French cooperation. The Prime Minister's promise to 'stop the boats' faces its first major test.
In a major foreign policy address, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper declares Britain's steadfast commitment to Ukraine, backing President Zelensky's peace formula and promising continued military and humanitarian aid.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's unemployment crisis head-on, outlining Labour's strategy to boost job creation and economic growth in a major policy speech.
The future of the Giorgio Armani fashion house is set for a radical transformation, as the legendary designer's will instructs the company to pursue a stock market listing, potentially ending decades of private, family-controlled ownership.
Greek authorities have halted a contentious five-star hotel project on Milos, famed for its 'Moon Beach', following intense local backlash over environmental and cultural preservation concerns.
Exclusive leaked seating plan for the 2024 Emmy Awards reveals television icons including Joan Collins and Christopher Lloyd relegated to the back rows, sparking accusations of a major snub against industry veterans.
The Home Office has sparked outrage by placing stark warning signs on French beaches, informing potential asylum seekers they are 'not welcome' in the UK and face swift removal to Rwanda.
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Labour's flagship plan to tackle the small boats crisis by scrapping the Rwanda scheme and fast-tracking asylum claims has been branded 'dangerously naive' by experts, who warn it would create a 'pull factor' and overwhelm the system.
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