REFORM TAKE CONTROL OF EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL WITH CONSERVATIVE AND INDEPENDENT SUPPORT
Conservative and Independent councillors have supported Reform in taking control of East Sussex County Council.
22 May 2026
National News
Wearside
Reform UK-led Sunderland Council accused of being ‘continuity Labour’ as they increase taxpayer cash being given to councillors
Local people will be shocked that the first thing a Reform UK Council has done is increase the amount of taxpayer cash they are giving themselves.
PE
22 May 2026
West Sussex County Council
West Sussex Liberal Democrats lead the “Alliance for West Sussex” at County Hall, Chichester
Today, following confirmation at the Annual Meeting of West Sussex County Council, the Liberal Democrat Group are leading a joint administration called “Alliance for West Sussex”.
22 May 2026
Lib Dems nominate leadership team for St Albans District Council
Following a group meeting on 20th May and their usual annual internal elections, the Liberal Democrats have unveiled their nominations for the St Albans District council leadership team.
22 May 2026
Vikki Slade MP Protecting Dorset’s Fire Service and Frontline Emergency Cover
Vikki Slade MP is fighting to protect Dorset’s frontline fire services, warning that proposed station closures could weaken emergency response times and put communities at greater risk during fires, flooding and major incidents.
22 May 2026
Treasury
Chris pushes for policies to boost UK productivity
Policies that boost productivity and innovation take longer than five years to materialise.
22 May 2026