Makerfield by-election - politic professors will be studying it for years Thursday, 11 June, 2026 The excitement is nearly over. By the end of next week, we will know the outcome of the Makerfield by-election. Claimed to be not just the most consequential election of this century, some have said it is the most consequential of many centuries, determining, no less, the future of the Labour movement. It’s easy to get carried away, but it really is a fascinating challenge. I’ve discussed the... Opinions
Increasing Employment taxes - has unsurprising consequences 28th May 2026 The economic kick in the teeth from this government is being felt again locally. Morrisons announced last week that due to cost burdens placed on their business... Local News
A race to No 10 22nd May 2026 The starting gun has been fired! We’re about to get a new prime minister. Again. But this competition is bizarre. Labour’s leadership woes and election... Newsletters
This week an hour in politics is a long time 14th May 2026 I enjoy writing this weekly column. Most weeks its easy, lots of news. Some weeks its tricky – no news at all. Other weeks, it’s impossible to know when to... Local News
Elections May 2026 - will it bring a seismic change? 7th May 2026 The big story this week? Local elections. Of course, less of a big story here in Wyre Forest as we don’t have them, but Thursday this week will see a seismic... Local News
Counting the days as pressure increases 23rd April 2026 It now seems we are in the dying days of this Starmer government. Its been a dismal 18 months, with U-turn after U-turn, but the recent revelations about Keir... Articles
Petition Response 30th January 2026 Please find below the response I have received to the Public Petition I presented to the House in October Observation to Presented Petition P003122 Mark Garnier... Westminster News
Budget 2025 27th November 2025 So, there you have it. A month later than usual, and after nearly 40 promises not to raise taxes, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minster Keir Starmer... Articles
The Looming Budget 13th November 2025 I have rarely come across such a sense of impending doom. Chatting to people on the streets, engaging with residents locally, all seem resigned to a dismal... Local News
It is right that pensioners receive what they are owed 30th October 2025 The government’s attack on pensioners last year threw up some interesting issues. Readers will remember that they slashed winter fuel payments to all but the... Local News
