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Councillors walk out of Middlesbrough Council meeting over disagreement

A council meeting descended into chaos after councillors left before voting. A full meeting of Middlesbrough Council on Wednesday 11 September was hit by disruption...

Leeds City Council confirms new interim chief executive

Leeds City Council has confirmed the appointment of Mariana Pexton as interim chief executive in a unanimous vote of its full council. Mariana, the council’s...

Keir Starmer: ‘I’m worried about the rise of the far right’ but ‘I don’t think the UK is a racist country’

Yesterday the BBC held the first interview with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer since his electoral success in July. Held by interviewer Laura Kuenssberg...

Tributes flood in for the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing

It’s been two years since Queen Elizabeth II passed away after 70 years as Monarch of the United Kingdom, reigning from 1952-2022. Her Majesty...

Faith leaders reject Tommy Robinson’s attempt to further anti-Muslim agenda

Far right activist Tommy Robinson has been attempting to gather support from different religious communities in a bid to further his anti – Muslim...

New PM promises to ‘stop the rot’ – but warns: ‘Things will get worse before they get better’

Keir Starmer has given a dynamic speech on Tuesday, making promises such as prioritising growth, help for key workers and to tackle the cracks...

North Jesmond by-election called following reisgnation of councillor with over 40 years of public service

Newcastle City Council has announced a by-election in North Jesmond following the resignation of a long-standing councillor with a political career spanning over 40...

Views sought on proposed changes to wards across Middlesbrough

The size of some Middlesbrough wards and the number of councillors representing them are set to change before the next local elections. A proposed new...

Kam Rai named new leader of Redbridge Council after decade in cabinet

The new leader of Redbridge Council has been elected after weeks of internal voting. Labour councillor Kam Rai, who became deputy leader in 2018, was...

Fierce debate over claims that Sikh activists are at risk in Slough

Two Slough residents claim they and their families’ lives are being put at risk by the Indian government – and one says he needs...

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