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Keir Starmer Calls NEET Report “Sobering” as UK Faces Youth Employment Crisis
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described a new report into Britain’s NEET crisis as “sobering” after warnings that more than one million young people could be out of work, education or training.
Read articleAndy Burnham Launches Makerfield By-Election Campaign With “Change Labour” Speech
Andy Burnham has officially launched his Makerfield by-election campaign, promising to “change Labour” and outlining plans on transport, housing and the economy. Here’s what he sai...
Read moreAlfrick, Leigh & Rushwick By-Election Result 2026: Lib Dems Gain Seat in Malvern Hills
The Liberal Democrats have gained the Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick seat on Malvern Hills District Council following the 2026 by-election, ahead of the Conservatives and Reform UK....
Read moreReform UK Gains Congleton North Ward By-Election 2026
Full results from the Congleton Town Council North Ward by-election held on 21st May 2026. Reform UK secured a gain with 344 votes....
Read moreLuke Charters Resigns as PPS: Labour MP Steps Down to Be “Bolder”
Labour MP Luke Charters has resigned as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Department for Business and Trade. The York Outer MP says Labour must be bolder and more confid...
Read morePriti Patel Slams Labour for Cancelling New Lodge Farm Primary School in Witham
Priti Patel has criticised Labour for scrapping funding for the new Lodge Farm Primary School in Witham, Essex. The school would have provided 420 places and vital SEND provision....
Read moreCarla Denyer Takes Leave of Absence: Green Party MP Steps Back Due to Burnout
Green Party MP Carla Denyer for Bristol Central is taking several weeks off on doctor’s advice due to burnout. Full statement, reasons, and what it means for constituents....
Read moreConservatives Gain Kirkham Seat in Fylde Council By-Election Result 2026
Full results from the Kirkham (Fylde) by-election held on 21st May 2026. Conservatives secured a strong gain from Independent with Adam Brierley winning....
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Chris Kennedy Stands Down as Green Party Candidate for Makerfield By-Election
Green Party candidate Chris Kennedy has withdrawn from the Makerfield by-election just hours after being selected. The nurse and safeguarding specialist cited personal and family r...
Read moreEni Aluko Dropped by ITV for 2026 World Cup Coverage – Full Pundit Line-Up Revealed
Eni Aluko has been left out of ITV’s 2026 World Cup punditry team. Here’s the full list of presenters, pundits and commentators ITV has selected for the tournament in the USA, Cana...
Read moreFive People Arrested in Manchester Over Election Fraud Allegations
Five people have been arrested in Tameside, Greater Manchester, on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud after allegations of election fraud during the recent local elections....
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