Politics

Bradford & Keighley

Bradford’s new Reform leader says city ‘far from the place it should be’ in first address; sparks criticism

Bradford Council's new Reform UK leader has used his first official report to launch a broad attack on the previous Labour administration, opposition parties...
Elections

Kirklees deadlock ends as Reform UK’s Sarah Wood elected council leader

After more than two months of political deadlock, Kirklees Council has finally elected a new leader. Reform UK's Sarah Wood has secured a victory...
News

‘Not a North vs South thing’: Rayner backs Burnham devolution plans

Angela Rayner has thrown her support behind Andy Burnham's plans to shift power away from Westminster, insisting his vision for greater devolution is about...
Kirklees

Kirklees warned government could intervene if leadership deadlock continues

Kirklees Council has been warned that continued failure to elect a leader could ultimately result in intervention from central government, as concerns grow over...
Kirklees

Kirklees residents frustrated as council remains without a leader

The authority has been without a permanent political leader since the all-out elections in May resulted in no party securing overall control of the...
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...
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