Politics

Newham

Newham mayor admits ‘things haven’t been perfect’ after Labour election losses

Newham’s new mayor has admitted that “things haven’t been perfect” following a difficult election that saw Labour lose dozens of council seats despite retaining...
Kirklees

‘How did we end up here?’ Residents demand answers over Food Hall U-turn

Calls have been made for closer scrutiny of Kirklees Council’s regeneration strategy following concerns over the management of Huddersfield’s new Food Hall and the...
Kirklees

50 days. No leader. A timeline of Kirklees Council’s political turmoil

It has now been more than 50 days since the residents of Kirklees elected 69 councillors – many of whom were brand new –...
Kirklees

Another Reform UK councillor leaves Kirklees group 

Another Kirklees Reform UK councillor has left the group and will stand as an Independent.  Cllr Susan Maxfield, who represents Liversedge and Gomersal, has resigned...
North East

Andy Burnham promises ‘No 10 North’ and greater powers for mayors

A radical shift in power has been promised as Andy Burnham delivered his major speech as a bid to place himself as Prime Minister...
Politics

Andy Burnham’s devolution plans could ‘turbocharge’ West Yorkshire, says Tracy Brabin

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has backed Andy Burnham’s plans to transfer more powers out of Whitehall, claiming the proposals could "turbocharge" regeneration and...
News

Sadiq Khan backs Burnham’s devolution agenda but warns London cannot be ignored

Will Andy Burnham overlook London to promote those in the North East? This question must be hovering in the minds of many who are...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford Council united in backing national grooming inquiry as leader warns against ‘political football’

Councillors from across the political spectrum have welcomed the decision to include Bradford and Keighley in the Government's national grooming gangs inquiry, with the...
Elections

Andy Burnham moves closer to become Prime Minister as another rival backs out 

Andy Burnham's bid to become the next Prime Minister has  taken one step ahead. Another gathered potential Labour leadership rival ruled himself out of...
Elections

Support grows for Andy Burnham as Starmer resigns as PM

Members of Parliament across the North East have begun rallying behind Andy Burnham to become the next Prime Minister, while paying tribute to Keir...
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