‘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
Solihull Councillors Reject Payrise Amid Cost of Living Concerns Thursday, April 16, 2026 solihull councillors payrise allowance costofliving inflation remuneration politics localgovernment representation Solihull councillors have voted against a proposed increase in their basic allowance, citing the difficult economic climate as the primary reason. Despite a recommendation from an independent remuneration panel to raise the … Read More
BBC Considered Replacing Top Gear Hosts Over Diversity Concerns Sunday, November 2, 2025 topgear bbc diversity clarkson hammond may presenters representation television motoring A former producer of Top Gear has revealed that the BBC once contemplated breaking up the show’s most beloved presenting trio – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May – because the team was viewed as “too white.” … Read More