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Middlesbrough budget reactions from Cllrs

Middlesbrough Council’s 2024/25 budget is set to be voted on this month and the town’s cllrs have been asked for their reaction. Labour Mayor Chris...

Darlington Councillors ‘clash’ over photoshopped image

Furious councillors clashed over a photoshopped image alleging Darlington Council “doesn’t care” about the public. A heated Darlington Borough Council meeting on Thursday evening erupted...

Rent to rise for West London Council homes

Hounslow Council will increase rents on social homes from April by the maximum amount legally allowed. The council’s Cabinet voted unanimously in favour of...

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92 – Global leaders pay tribute

Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. His last rites will be conducted with...

Independent candidate challenges Redbridge Council over ‘irregularities’ following Wes Streeting win

The independent candidate who vied to unseat Health Secretary Wes Streeting has challenged Redbridge Council’s electoral services over alleged “irregularities”. Leanne Mohamad came within 540...

Newcastle City Council to face independent inquiry into leadership concerns

A major inquiry will be launched into the running of a controversy-laden North East council. Newcastle City Council will subject itself to an independent investigation,...

Historic vote in parliament passes assisted dying bill amid emotional debate, sparking divided opinions among North East MPs

MPs have voted to pass a bill to enable assisted dying in a historic move. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by...

Debate on assisted dying gets underway in Parliament with bill proposed by MP Kim Leadbeater

For the first time since 2015, MPs have begun their debate on whether to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, as heartbreaking stories...
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Sadiq Khan opposes assisted dying bill, citing concerns over coercion, guilt, and NHS shortcomings

Sadiq Khan has revealed he has “real concerns” about the assisted dying bill, saying he would vote against the proposed law if he was...

Sunderland councillors clash over defeated motion to tighten rules on accepting gifts

A row broke out between leading and opposition representatives over a defeated bid to alter the local authority’s policy around councillors’ acceptance of gifts. It...

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