Government abandons plans to delay 30 local elections in England
Plans to delay local elections in 30 councils across England have been abandoned by the government ahead of…
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‘The cost of living crisis is still Britain’s defining political challenge’
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‘Nurses are finally getting the recognition they deserve’
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Letters to the Editor – week ending 15th February 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Labour council candidates – it’s tough, but all is not lost’
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