Politics

Dewsbury & Batley MP calls for UK neutrality as India-Pakistan escalation sparks civilian fears

An Independent MP has urged the UK government to adopt a neutral and balanced approach as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated dramatically overnight,...

Bradford race charity urges calm as UK voices concern over escalating India-Pakistan tensions

A Bradford-based race equality charity has issued a heartfelt plea for unity and calm as tensions between India and Pakistan soar following deadly military...

Mayor of Kirklees to cut “luscious locks” for charity

The Mayor of Kirklees has announced a special fundraiser as her tenure comes to a close. While in office, the Mayor chooses to support a...

Crippling running costs are causing ‘spate of closures’ in Newcastle

Council bosses have vowed to “do all we can” to protect Newcastle city centre’s bar and restaurant scene, after a spate of closures. Patrons have...

Sir Sadiq Khan urges for more allotments as waiting lists remain ‘staggeringly high’

Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to work with councils to create more allotments across London, as waiting lists to access them remain staggeringly...

Middlesbrough ward has highest ‘child poverty’ rate nationally

A Middlesbrough ward has the highest levels of child poverty in the entire country, new figures show. Newport ward sees 85% of its children living...

More police officers for Cleveland after “a decade of decline”

Cleveland Police is set to benefit from up to 51 new officers, all due to be in post within a year. The split will see...

Middle East nation “key partner” for Newcastle investment

Newcastle City Council has defended seeking investment from Saudi Arabia, after accusations that its reputation is being “dragged through the mud” because of connections...

Teesside Politicians debate after Government intervention into British Steel

Teesside politicians have engaged in the blame game as the Government moves to nationalise British Steel. Parliament was recalled at the weekend and passed emergency...

Eight Bradford Council officers received Salaries of ‘over £100,000’

Eight Bradford Council officers were paid a salary of over £100,000 in the 2023/24 financial year – new figures have revealed. And another two almost...

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