Sadik Al-Hassan, a Somerset MP and father to a disabled son, has celebrated a “significant victory” following Labour rebels’ successful push for the government to revise important parts of the Welfare Reform Bill. As the …
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is enduring what political experts are calling one of the most challenging beginnings for a newly elected government in recent UK history. Just weeks after his Labour Party’s decisive victory …
The Government’s proposal to reform welfare payments for sick and disabled people has been approved by MPs, but only after significant concessions led to much of Sir Keir Starmer’s original plan being abandoned. In a …
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 …
Sadik Al-Hassan, the first-ever Labour MP for North Somerset, has taken a bold stand against his own government by opposing proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). As a father of a disabled son, Mr. Al-Hassan …
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is set to unveil a controversial tax policy aimed at attracting wealthy foreigners while supporting low-income British workers. His proposed “Britannia Card,” which would cost £250,000, …
Over 100 Labour MPs are gearing up to oppose the Government’s proposed cuts to welfare payments, specifically targeting Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for a …
NHS patients in Somerset, particularly in Weston, are set to benefit from an additional eight million GP appointments this year, thanks to a significant government initiative to modernise local surgeries. The refurbishment …
The Labour opposition on Bath and North East Somerset Council has expressed strong surprise that a critical decision regarding pay cuts for 106 council workers is being delegated to a committee of just three councillors. …
The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive …
Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure within his own party after firmly ruling out reversing the cuts to winter fuel payments that affect millions of pensioners. Labour MPs and campaigners alike warn that refusing to …
Helen Godwin, the newly elected Labour Mayor of the West of England, was sworn in on May 7 and has promptly appointed Kevin Guy, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Bath and North East Somerset Council, as her first deputy …
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 …
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 …
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 with 27% of …