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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...

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...

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...

Starmer announces resignation as Labour leader and prime minister

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party, triggering a summer leadership contest and bringing an...

Mayor’s fury over Kirklees deadlock sparks fresh row as Reform leader claims she was left off letter

The political deadlock at Kirklees Council has deepened after a strongly-worded intervention from West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin prompted a public rebuke from Reform...

Clash over future of Bradford’s clean air zone, as council launches review

In a lively debate, Bradford Council, now led by the Reform Party, is reassessing its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) policy, sparking a range of...

Leaked letter reveals Kirklees Council crisis

An internal document, a letter dated 22 May, of the Kirklees Council, which has reportedly leaked, has been shared anonymously, which shows Chief Executive...

“I’m Hurt”: Ten years after Jo Cox, is Britain listening?

Ten years ago, as Jo Cox lay fatally wounded in a Birstall street after being shot and stabbed by a far-right extremist, her reported...

British Sikhs call for justice and unity as Henry Nowak case sparks debate on policing and trust

British Sikh leaders have condemned both the murder of teenager Henry Nowak and the violent disorder that followed in Southampton, warning against attempts to...

Kirklees council descends into fresh chaos as leadership deadlock continues

Political tensions erupted once again at Kirklees Council after another dramatic meeting ended without the authority appointing a leader, leaving the council facing weeks...

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