Politics

Poverty, transport and ‘no more joint ventures’ – Lib Dem mayoral candidate sets out top priorities

The Lib Dem candidate selected to run for Tees Valley Mayor has set out his three top priorities for the area. Darlington-born and bred businessman...

New North East mayor won’t add extra precept to council tax bills for at least 12 months

The new North East mayor will not be adding to residents’ council tax bills in their first 12 months. A historic election of a new...

Imran Khan’s conviction shockwaves: Pakistan’s Ex-PM sentenced to 14 Years

Imran Khan, the once-celebrated former prime minister of Pakistan, now finds himself entangled in a web of legal woes, with his latest conviction marking...

Darlington councillors clash over whether they should debate conflicts in the Middle East

Darlington councillors clashed after Conservatives questioned whether they should debate issues involving conflicts in the Middle East after claims the council should focus solely...

Former Lord Mayor of Newcastle quits Labour over racism allegations

Newcastle’s first Muslim lord mayor has quit Labour and accused the party of a “culture of institutional racism”. Habib Rahman claimed on Friday that he...

Two West Yorkshire MPs launch investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza

On Tuesday, 16 January, West Yorkshire MPs Imran Hussain and Richard Burgon took a significant step in addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza by...

Countdown to City Hall elections 2024: 100 days until the London mayoral election

Today marks 100 days until the London mayoral election on Thursday, May 2. The election will see Labour mayor Sadiq Khan attempt to win a...
00:01:50

Sadiq Khan reacts to Susan Hall not knowing the price of a London bus fare

Sadiq Khan appeared to sympathise with Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall on Tuesday after she admitted she did not know the price of a...

Former Kirklees councillor Mumtaz Hussain leaves Labour Party over Palestine stance

A long-standing former Kirklees councillor has resigned from the Labour Party, attributing his exit to the party’s stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict under current...

Pioneering leadership recognised a Kamila Maqsood becomes first Muslim woman in Leeds to be given Honorary Alderwoman title

In a historic ceremony at Leeds Civic Hall, Kamila Maqsood was bestowed with the title of Honorary Alderwoman, marking a momentous recognition of her...

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img