Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield: Starmer Now Faces the Leadership Challenge He Tried to Block
Andy Burnham is back in the House of Commons after eight years away, and the road to Downing Street he […]
Local Government
What Happens When a Council Loses Its Planning Powers? 9 Just Found Out
In a notable intervention, the Secretary of State has stripped nine local councils of their authority to manage major planning applications, citing poor performance. Critics argue this undermines local democracy and hands significant power to a distant national authority, intensifying concerns about a top-down approach to housing development.
Makerfield 2026: The Most Important Vote Since the General Election
Οn Thursday 18 June 2026, voters in Makerfield will cast ballots in what appears to be a routine by-election in
May 7 2026 Elections: Reform UK’s 1,453-Councillor Breakthrough Explained
On 7 May 2026, Britain’s political map was redrawn. Labour lost 1,496 councillors. Reform UK gained 1,453. The Greens broke through with historic results. This is the full story of what happened, why it happened, and what it means for the next general election.
Why Reform UK’s Kirklees Council victory exposed its fatal flaw
Reform won 29 seats but couldn’t elect a leader. Newly-elected councillors admitted they didn’t understand standing orders, amendments, or the