Somerset Conservative Councillor Resigns, Sparking Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor byelection dunster conservative retirement localgovernment resignation minehead politics After more than two decades of dedicated service, Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence has officially stepped down from her role representing the Dunster division in Somerset, triggering a by-election set to take place … Read More
Ex-Somerset MP David Warburton Dies Suddenly at 59 Monday, September 1, 2025 warburton somerset mp conservative politics death chelsea allegations resignation by-election David Warburton, the former Conservative MP for Somerton and Frome, has died suddenly at the age of 59. Warburton served as the MP for the Somerset constituency from 2015 until his resignation in 2023, following suspension … Read More
Somerset Councillor Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Wednesday, July 2, 2025 somerset councillor leave huntspill conservative agriculture communities health localgovernance environment Somerset County Council has approved a six-month leave of absence for Councillor Suria Aujla, who represents the Huntspill division as one of its two Conservative councillors. Ms Aujla, who was elected in May 2022, also … Read More
Lib Dems Win Most Seats in Wiltshire Elections Amid Tory Squeeze by Reform Sunday, May 4, 2025 wiltshire elections liberal democrats tory reform electoral map conservative council seats county hall The recent local elections in Wiltshire saw a significant shift in the political landscape, with the Liberal Democrats emerging as the largest party in the county’s council chamber. The electoral map, once dominated by … Read More
Meet the West of England Metro Mayor Candidates – Your Guide to the Upcoming Election Sunday, April 27, 2025 west england metro mayor candidates election yougov poll green party labour reform conservative liberal democrat independent Ahead of the upcoming West of England Metro Mayor election on May 1, six candidates are vying for your vote, each with a distinct vision for the region. The race is expected to be highly competitive, with candidates … Read More
Meet the West of England Metro Mayor candidates vying for your vote Sunday, April 27, 2025 west of england metro mayor candidates election vote yougov poll green party labour reform conservative liberal democrat independent As the West of England gears up for the Metro Mayor elections on May 1, it’s crucial to understand the perspectives of the six candidates vying for your vote. In a YouGov poll, the Green Party’s Mary Page leads … Read More