Somerset Labour Leader Calls for Government Action Following Keir Starmer's Resignation Monday, June 22, 2026 labour somerset starmer government localgovernment funding publicservices education regeneration politics The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has called on the government to ramp up support and properly fund local services in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmer announced … Read More
Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister: Bath Residents Show Political Fatigue Amidst Rapid Leadership Changes Monday, June 22, 2026 starmer bath primeminister politics resignation fatigue leadership policy uk parliament On Monday, June 22, Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister after serving 717 days in office, marking the sixth person to hold the position in just ten years. His tenure was marked by significant, often controversial … Read More
Starmer Resigns as PM: Bath Residents Show Signs of Political Fatigue Amid Rapid Leadership Changes Monday, June 22, 2026 starmer resignation bath politics primeminister leadership fatigue uk policy publicopinion The city of Bath is experiencing a sense of political exhaustion following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, the sixth Prime Minister to lead the UK in just ten years. After serving 717 days in office, Starmer stepped down … Read More
Why Somerset Council Can't Impose a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy politics Conservative councillors in Somerset have faced criticism for allegedly “misleading” residents about a proposed “holiday tax” following government consultations on visitor levies. The UK government has … Read More
North Somerset’s Second Youngest Councillor Takes Helm of Conservative Opposition Friday, May 15, 2026 northsomerset conservative michaelpryke council opposition leadership localgovernment councillors politics tropicana At just 26 years old, Michael Pryke, one of North Somerset’s youngest councillors, has stepped into the significant role of leader of the Conservative opposition group. Representing Cleveland Walton, Pryke is the council’s … Read More
North Somerset’s Second Youngest Councillor Takes Helm as Conservative Opposition Leader Friday, May 15, 2026 northsomerset councillor conservative leadership council politics opposition localgovernment tropicana michaelpryke Michael Pryke, one of the youngest councillors in North Somerset, has been appointed leader of the Conservative opposition group, marking a new chapter in local politics. At just 26 years old and representing Cleveland … Read More