Scathing Criticism from Ex-Conservative Councillors Over Authoritarian Leadership in Walsall Wednesday, April 15, 2026 walsall council conservatives leadership bullying localelections politics community democracy councillors At last night’s full council meeting in Walsall, three outgoing Conservative councillors delivered a fierce critique of the town’s leadership, accusing them of running the council with an iron fist and neglecting residents’ … Read More
UK households face £480 financial blow amid Iran conflict, Resolution Foundation reveals Monday, April 13, 2026 energy inflation households iran conflict economy income resolutionfoundation politics livingstandards UK households are set to face a significant financial strain, with an average loss of £480 this year due to soaring energy bills driven by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The Resolution Foundation warns that this spike … Read More
Birmingham Labour Leader John Cotton Urges Voters to Back Labour for 'Four More Years' Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham labour johncotton localelections council keirstarmer binstrike investment leadership politics John Cotton, leader of Birmingham’s Labour Party, is urging voters to place their trust in Labour and grant the party another four years of leadership on the city council. Despite negative headlines, polling data, and … Read More
'We Are Not After Power,' Says New Political Leader Ahead of Dudley Local Elections Sunday, April 12, 2026 blackcountry dudley localelections politics community funding council labour manifesto engagement This year’s Dudley local elections will mark the debut of The Black Country Party on the ballot, introducing a fresh perspective to local governance. Established in 2025, the party seeks to change the traditional political … Read More
Birmingham War Hero and MP Al Carns Dismisses Rumours About Becoming Next Prime Minister Thursday, April 9, 2026 alcarns labour birmingham leadership politics primeminister military misinformation ukraine crisismanagement Al Carns, the MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, is being touted as a dark horse candidate for the next Prime Minister, with bookmakers offering 10-1 odds on his potential leadership. Despite entering politics less than two years … Read More
Birmingham Airport Flight Cancellations Today: Thursday, April 2 Thursday, April 2, 2026 birmingham airport flights cancellations iran trump middleeast conflict politics travel Today, Thursday, April 2, several flights departing from Birmingham Airport have been cancelled amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This disruption coincides with US President Donald Trump’s primetime address on … Read More