Making the best Plan for local residents
“We are under intense pressure from the government to build more and more houses over the next 25 years, but we are determined to...
21 Jul 2026
National News
South Warwickshire council will be best for residents
“I’m personally delighted the distinctiveness of South Warwickshire has been recognised by the government in its reorganisation...
21 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham: UK's first pro-PR PM?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is now in 10 Downing Street. It's time for him to honour his long-standing support for a fair voting system, writes Keith Sharp, LDER Chair.
21 Jul 2026
Wales
Burnham Reshuffle Won't Matter Unless Welsh Labour MPs Start Fighting for Wales
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have said that any reshuffle of the Welsh Labour frontbench by Andy Burnham will make little difference unless Labour MPs and ministers finally start standing up for Wales inside government.
21 Jul 2026
Watford
Mayor writes to new Prime Minister with three priorities for Watford
Three priorities for Watford. Peter Taylor has written to newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on his appointment and setting out three practical ways the Government can deliver for Watford residents and businesses.
21 Jul 2026
Challenging top-down housing targets
A packed public meeting in Taunton saw Gideon Amos MP challenge new government housing targets imposing 75,000 homes on Somerset. He called for an end to top-down developer reforms in favour of truly affordable, community-led housing
21 Jul 2026