Conservative Gain From Reform in Nottinghamshire Friday, 4 July, 2025 Congratulations to Cllr Keith Girling on gaining Newark West from Reform in Nottinghamshire. It is great to have you back! Let's be clear. This by-election was completely unnecessary. Reform’s councillor in Newark quit after just six days, leaving residents without a voice, abandoning those who had put their trust in them, and landing taxpayers with a £25,000 bill. It is clear Reform have no plan... Media
IW Council: 2012/13 budget - freezing council tax and supporting the economy 1st March 2012 No uplift in IW Council Tax for a second year running. Parking charges frozen for the fourth year in a row. Investment in the economy: jobs, tourism, broadband... Local News
Andrew Turner MP: The NHS Reforms 29th February 2012 Andrew Turner MP writes: The founding principles of the National Health Service are healthcare free at the point of delivery, unrelated to the ability to pay. Local News
IW Council: Conservatives accelerate plans for youth employment initiatives 17th January 2012 The majority Conservative Group at County Hall has tabled a motion for January’s Full Council meeting to allocate £300,000 for initiatives to help tackle youth... Local News
IW Council: Conservatives commit to new floating bridge 13th January 2012 The majority Conservative Group at County Hall has confirmed that a provision of £3m of capital funding for a new Cowes floating bridge will be included in next... Local News
IW Council: Conservatives gain seat from Independents in West Wight by-election 17th November 2011 Conservative candidate Stuart Hutchinson has won the West Wight by-election, to serve as the area’s new representative at County Hall. The West Wight electoral... Local News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
