‘Birmingham’s Mamdani’ Sees Independent Surge as a Lifeline for ‘Forgotten’ Ward End Residents Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham wardend councillor independent elections politics community representation labour coalition Harris Khaliq, newly elected councillor for Birmingham’s Ward End, believes the recent surge of independent candidates signals a fresh start for many of the city’s “forgotten” communities. Khaliq, who ran a grassroots … Read More
Labour Loses Control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK Sweeps Every Seat Friday, May 8, 2026 labour reformuk tamworth localelections politics staffordshire council elections2026 nigelfarage conservatives In a striking turnaround during the 2026 local elections, Labour has lost control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK claimed every seat up for election, marking a jubilant night for the party and signaling a significant … Read More
Labour Loses Control of Redditch Borough Council Amid Reform UK Surge Friday, May 8, 2026 reformuk labour redditch localelections politics council elections2026 conservatives greenparty nigelfarage Labour has lost control of Redditch Borough Council following the 2026 local elections, as Reform UK experienced a remarkable surge in support. In a result reflecting a broader national trend, voters flocked to Nigel Farage’s … Read More
Reform UK Poised to Lead West Midlands 2026 Local Elections, YouGov Poll Reveals Wednesday, May 6, 2026 reformuk westmidlands yougov localelections birmingham greens polling politics 2026 elections The latest YouGov poll for the 2026 local elections reveals a shifting political landscape in the West Midlands. Reform UK is emerging as a frontrunner, demonstrating a substantial surge in voter support throughout the … Read More
DWP Urged to Slash Benefits for 1.3 Million Migrant Claimants Amid Rising Welfare Costs Wednesday, May 6, 2026 dwp benefits migrants welfare polling socialsecurity reforms politics publicopinion government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces increasing pressure to reduce benefits for migrant claimants as the welfare bill continues to soar. A recent poll by Charlesbye and Merlin Strategy reveals that 62 percent of … Read More
Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More