Liberal Democrat Leader Set to Become Birmingham City Council Head Amid Coalition Talks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham council politics coalition liberaldemocrats greens leadership localgovernment negotiations harmer The Liberal Democrat group leader on Birmingham City Council is emerging as the frontrunner to become the city’s next council leader, as talks continue behind closed doors to form a left-leaning coalition. Discussions between … Read More
Narrow Margins and Future Contests: Solihull’s Slim Election Victories and Councillors Facing Voters Again Thursday, May 14, 2026 solihull elections council wards politics conservative reformuk liberaldemocrats greenparty boundarychanges Last week’s local elections in Solihull revealed just how finely balanced many wards truly are, with several races decided by only a few votes. The results dramatically shifted the political landscape—the council is now under … Read More
The Two Maps That Reveal How Birmingham Politics Transformed in Four Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 birmingham politics labour elections reformuk greens conservatives liberaldemocrats coalition council The 2026 local elections in Birmingham have delivered a political upheaval unlike any seen before. The results, now fully declared, reveal a city no longer dominated by the traditional two-party system. Labour has lost its … Read More
Liberal Democrats Promise to Prioritize Safety and Cleanliness in Birmingham Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham liberaldemocrats localelections community safety cleanliness council politics residents antisocialbehavior The Liberal Democrats are fielding 101 candidates in the upcoming Birmingham City Council elections on May 7, aiming to secure at least 51 seats to take majority control. If they fall short, they hope to become the largest … Read More
£117 Energy Bill Discount Erased as UK Households Face £220 Tax Hit Tuesday, April 28, 2026 tax income energy discount labour liberaldemocrats thresholds wages uk households UK households expecting relief from a £117 energy bill discount are instead facing a financial blow as frozen income tax thresholds force many into higher tax brackets. New analysis by the House of Commons Library reveals … Read More
No Shame in ‘Potholes by Postcode’ Deals as Dudley Lib Dem Leader Urges Others to Follow Monday, April 20, 2026 dudley liberaldemocrats politics council budget roadrepairs localelections cllrpriest coalition community Dudley’s Liberal Democrat leader, Cllr Ryan Priest, has openly defended what critics have dubbed ‘potholes by postcode’ deals with Conservative council leaders. These arrangements prioritize road repairs in council areas … Read More