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
Somerset Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence Steps Down, Triggering Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor by-election conservative dunster retirement council localgovernment minehead politics Christine Lawrence, a Conservative councillor who has represented the Dunster division in Somerset for over 20 years, has announced her retirement, prompting a by-election expected to take place later this autumn. Ms Lawrence … Read More
Asylum Hotel Highlighted by Jacob Rees-Mogg Was Established During His Time in Cabinet Sunday, September 7, 2025 asylum immigration jacobreesmogg winfordmanor ukgovernment gbnews asylumseekers northsomerset homeoffice politics Jacob Rees-Mogg recently spotlighted the Winford Manor Hotel in North Somerset on his GB News show, questioning its use as accommodation for asylum seekers. However, this hotel was actually commissioned by the Conservative … Read More
Angela Rayner Stamp Duty Controversy Sparks Debate Over Starmer’s Support Friday, September 5, 2025 angelarayner stampduty tax keirstarmer housing politics ethics labourparty property controversy Labour leader Keir Starmer has publicly supported his deputy, Angela Rayner, after she revealed that she inadvertently paid less stamp duty tax on the purchase of her second home. The controversy centers on Rayner’s £800,000 … Read More
Tributes Pour In for David Warburton, the ‘Defender of Somerset,’ Following His Sudden Death Monday, September 1, 2025 davidwarburton somerset parliament mp resignation allegations tribute suddendeath politics london David Warburton, the former Conservative MP for Somerton and Frome, has died suddenly at the age of 59. Known as a passionate advocate and “defender of Somerset,” Warburton’s death was reported last week after he … 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