The Breakdancing MP Amanda Maddocks MP in conversation with Suzy Stride
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Sarah Coombes MP Secures Government Crackdown on Illegal ‘Ghost Plates’ in Major Road Safety Victory
Labour MP Sarah Coombes has secured a major victory in her campaign against illegal “ghost number plates”, after the Government announced a crackdown as...
Labour MPs Step Up Pressure for Radical Council Tax Reform as Support Grows Across Party
A growing group of Labour MPs is urging the Government to launch a fundamental overhaul of England’s property tax system, arguing that council tax...
Hillsborough Law Clears Commons in Historic Victory for the 97 as Andy Burnham Hails “A Rewiring of the State”
By Labour Home | 14 July 2026 In deeply emotional scenes in the House of Commons, MPs have unanimously approved the remaining stages of...
Crewe & Nantwich MP celebrates local taskforce shutting down rogue shops in “Operation Snips”
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has welcomed the results of Operation Snips, a joint enforcement operation that led to closure orders on four...
Dr Yara Thomas appointed Technical Manager at AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Dr Yara Thomas as Technical Manager, bringing extensive experience in food and feed regulation, policy development and...
Andy Burnham Secures 322 Labour MP Nominations as Broad Coalition of Support Builds Ahead of Leadership Vote
Andy Burnham has secured the backing of 322 Labour MPs in the Labour Party's leadership nomination process, placing him firmly on course to become...
Once Costs Rise, They Rarely Come Down: Why Britain Must Break the Cost Ratchet
Britain has developed an economic habit that almost everyone recognises but too few politicians talk about. Once prices go up, they rarely come back...
Labour General Secretary Hollie Ridley announces she will step down after Conference
Hollie Ridley, General Secretary of the Labour Party, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role following this year's Conference in...
Nottinghamshire households to benefit from cheaper flood insurance under Flood Re reforms
Households across Nottinghamshire will benefit from fairer and more affordable flood insurance following reforms to the Flood Re scheme, with lower premiums and new...
Leicester student scoops prestigious award
Press release issued by University of Leicester press office 2 July 2026 Leicester student scoops prestigious award A Leicester medical student’s fledgling startup has...
Grimsby shortlisted for UK Town of Culture
Grimsby has taken a major step towards becoming the UK’s next Town of Culture after being officially shortlisted for the inaugural award. The announcement...
King's Fund: GP survey shows access improving but inequalities remain
Patients are starting to find it easier to open the front door of the NHS, according to The King’s Fund’s response to NHS England’s...
Funding available for Worcester community projects
Community groups and organisations across Worcester are being encouraged to apply for funding to help turn local ideas into action. Worcester City Council has...
Church of England Synod to host conversion therapy fringe event
Humanists UK has expressed disappointment at the Church of England’s decision to allow a General Synod fringe event promoting “sexual identity transformation” to go...
MP and Mayor join celebrations for Mim Horton's 100th birthday
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes MP Melanie Onn and the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Marian Boyd, have joined family, friends and members of...
Business leader joins University of Leicester network to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
Thursday 2 July 2026 Business leader joins University of Leicester network t... Press release issued by University of Leicester press office Thursday 2 July...
NELC FoI Response: "North East Lincolnshire Council does not use Closure Orders for tobacco and vapes
Melanie Onn MP has questioned the North East Lincolnshire Council leadership's approach to tackling “dodgy shops” after a Freedom of Information response to a...
Rochdale MP urges Ministers to deport grooming gang criminals
Rochdale MP urges Ministers to do 'everything possible' to deport grooming gang criminals Paul Waugh, the Labour and Co-operative MP for Rochdale, has urged...
AI risks leaving older people behind, warns Leicester expert heading to UN
Issued by University of Leicester press office Issue date: 2 July 2026 AI risks leaving older people behind, warns Leicester expert heading to UN...
Ellie Vinnicombe appointed New Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy at AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Ellie Vinnicombe as its new Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy. Ellie joins AIC from CropLife UK,...
Labour introduces tough new crackdown on online abuse against women
The Labour government is introducing tougher safeguards against online abuse through amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, requiring platforms to remove intimate images...
Starmer Launches Substack Newsletter with Focus on Child Poverty Strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has used the launch of his new Substack newsletter to outline the government’s plans to tackle child poverty, describing the...
Government urges the nation to back Britain’s small firms this Small Business Saturday
The government is urging people to support local traders by shopping in their communities on Small Business Saturday. The annual event, taking place on...
8,500 extra mental health workers: delivering faster care, closer to home
Three years ahead of schedule, Labour has delivered on its manifesto commitment to recruit 8,500 additional mental health workers in the NHS—marking a major...