Dr Bharat Pankhania, the former Mayor of Bath, has announced his resignation as a councillor, three months after sharing a controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) that referred to an arson attack on ambulances operated by …
For decades, many believed that voting for a third-party candidate was a wasted effort. That notion, however, feels outdated in today’s political climate. By 2026, the idea of “third parties” seems to be dissolving …
For decades, many believed a vote for a third party was a wasted vote. Today, that assumption feels outdated. The traditional two-party dominance, represented by Labour and Conservatives, is no longer a given. The political …
The Green Party has achieved a decisive victory in the North Somerset Council byelection, securing more than 55% of the vote. Green candidate Mike Dunn was elected councillor for Long Ashton on Thursday, November 14, with a …
In a decisive by-election held on Thursday, November 6, Gareth Williams secured a clear victory for the Liberal Democrats, capturing the Wellington South ward seat from Reform. This election was triggered by the resignation …
A Reform Party councillor has issued a public apology after being recorded urinating on a street in Dunster while campaigning earlier this month. Devon County Councillor Neale Raleigh was filmed by a Ring doorbell camera just …
The Glastonbury community and fellow councillors have come together to honor the late Nick Cottle, a dedicated former councillor whose passing has prompted an upcoming by-election. Mr. Cottle died on August 11 at the age of …
A competitive field of seven candidates is set to vie for the Widcombe and Lyncombe ward seat in the upcoming Bath and North East Somerset Council byelection on October 9. The election follows the resignation of Liberal …
Labour has announced an ambitious proposal to lower the voting age to 16 for the upcoming general election, a move that could dramatically alter the political landscape. This change would add approximately 1.55 million new …
Last week marked one year since the general election that saw Sir Keir Starmer lead Labour back into government after 14 years in opposition. As Somerset’s local democracy reporter, I’ve looked back over the past 12 months to …
A recent YouGov mega-poll surveying over 11,500 voters reveals a dramatic surge for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, positioning it as the leading force in British politics if a general election were held today. The party is …
The recent Wiltshire Council elections have resulted in no single party securing an overall majority. Since its establishment in 2009, the unitary authority had been under the control of the Conservative Party. However, in a …
Labour’s Helen Godwin emerged as the new West of England Mayor, securing 51,197 votes, with Reform UK’s Arron Banks closely following with 45,252 votes. Despite the significant win for Godwin, the West of England’s …
On May 1st, the residents of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire will have the opportunity to participate in the local council elections and choose the new West of England Combined Authority …
The Labour party has insisted that its online political advertising for the West of England Metro Mayor candidate, Helen Godwin, fully complies with all guidelines, despite concerns raised regarding the lack of prominent …