An analysis argues that Welsh political parties need to integrate youth-focused policies on housing, jobs, and entrepreneurship into their core economic strategies to retain young talent and drive prosperity.
Examining the political journey of Simon Darby, former BNP deputy leader, whose West Midlands campaigns capitalised on economic discontent and foreshadowed contemporary populist movements.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf claims Robert Jenrick's defection from the Tories boosts their election chances. The ex-minister was suspended after plotting to jump ship. Read the full political fallout.
A new Deltapoll survey reveals 58% of voters would support rejoining the European Union if another referendum were held. Discover the stark divides by age, region, and party.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has removed Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet and suspended him from the party after a secret defection plot was uncovered. Read the full details.
Three Conservative councillors in Walsall have resigned, citing the 'disgraceful' deselection of colleagues and divisive national rhetoric. The party's council majority is now on a knife-edge.
Two former Conservative councillors in Walsall, Jade and Lee Chapman, have been appointed as regional directors for the emerging right-wing party Advance UK. Discover the details of the party's national expansion.
Labour MP Mike Tapp details how government policies on cost of living, NHS, and investment are set to benefit Dover and Deal in 2026, urging unity and optimism.
Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
Reform UK councillor accuses Tories of 'misogynistic bullying' over MP attack. Row erupts over future of Sedgley's Ladies Walk centre. Read the full story.
A Green councillor calls for Reform UK to screen its own figures for criminal conduct and homophobic attitudes, challenging the party's focus on asylum seekers. Read the full story.
Lancashire County Councillor Tom Pickup suspended from Reform UK after alleged WhatsApp messages discussing 'hardline' immigration stance and mass deportations surfaced.
Former Conservative councillor Jade Chapman defects to right-wing Advance UK, claiming British people are 'pushed to the back of the queue'. Read the full story.
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political storm. Council leader demands by-elections as 'turquoise wave' claims momentum. Read the full story.
Staffordshire councillor Peter Mason apologises for 'choice of words' in 2023/24 tweets about black women and police. Read the full story and reaction.
Richard Tice launches scathing attack on Walsall Council after investigation reveals £30,000 spent on trade union facility time, demanding immediate repayment to taxpayers.
Exclusive: Labour could scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit as Rachel Reeves signals biggest shake-up to welfare system in a decade. Discover what this means for struggling families across the UK.
Exclusive: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer's government as campaigners demand immediate action on pension reforms and cost of living support for elderly households.
A Birmingham Labour group has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn after proposing to house asylum seekers in luxury hotels, sparking widespread condemnation from local residents and party members.