Political News

VOTE: MPs gather to hear the result of last Friday's vote

National government

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The personal reasons behind MP's vote against historic Bill

BREAKFAST: Worcestershire schools are being urged to sign up to a new government scheme

BREAKFAST: Worcestershire schools are being urged to sign up to a new government scheme

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Schools urged to host free breakfast clubs

BAN: The Smoking and Vapes Bill passed its second reading in Parliament yesterday.

BAN: The Smoking and Vapes Bill passed its second reading in Parliament yesterday.

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How Worcestershire's MPs voted for the smoking ban

COMMITTED- Worcester MP Tom Collins responds to the general election petition

COMMITTED- Worcester MP Tom Collins responds to the general election petition

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MP speaks after thousands in Worcester sign general election petition

MPs will be given a free vote on the assisted dying bill, allowing them to vote according to their own conscience rather than in line with party policy

MPs will be given a free vote on the assisted dying bill, allowing them to vote according to their own conscience rather than in line with party policy

MPs to vote on assisted dying bill as row over criticism of legislation deepens

Ukrainian children enjoying the pizza masterclass held by HopeFull

Ukrainian children enjoying the pizza masterclass held by HopeFull

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I went to Ukraine on a charity mission - their fight is our fight too

RESPONSE: Tom Collins has said he is not prepared to cut corners.

RESPONSE: Tom Collins has said he is not prepared to cut corners.

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Tom Collins responds to scathing Worcester Conservatives criticism

VOTES: The polling station will be moved from the pub to the car park

VOTES: The polling station will be moved from the pub to the car park

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Polling station moved from pub after reports of 'voter intimidation'

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Droitwich and Evesham MP Nigel Huddleston at the 'family farm tax' rally in London

Droitwich and Evesham MP Nigel Huddleston at the 'family farm tax' rally in London

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Droitwich and Evesham MP joins farmers in 'family farm tax' rally

UPDATE: Tom Collins hopes his new constituency office will open soon

UPDATE: Tom Collins hopes his new constituency office will open soon

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Tom Collins hopes new constituency office will be open soon

RE-ENACTORS: The Battle of Worcester is part of the city's history

RE-ENACTORS: The Battle of Worcester is part of the city's history

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Battle of Worcester sculpture at risk if £5m Levelling Up funds pulled

LETTER: John Campion has shared his concerns about the budget with the minister of policing in Westminster.

LETTER: John Campion has shared his concerns about the budget with the minister of policing in Westminster.

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John Campion calls for funding certainty for local policing

BAKCFIRE: Cllr Marc Bayliss believes the budget will have the opposite affect is it is intended to.

BAKCFIRE: Cllr Marc Bayliss believes the budget will have the opposite affect is it is intended to.

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Labour lied during election, says Worcester Conservatives' Chair

Alex Phillips, partner and head of the agriculture and rural affairs division at mfg Solicitors, has issued a warning to farming families across Worcestershire

Alex Phillips, partner and head of the agriculture and rural affairs division at mfg Solicitors, has issued a warning to farming families across Worcestershire

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Worcestershire farmers urged to seek legal advice on inheritance

CABINET: Nigel Huddleston has been appointed Conservative party chairman

CABINET: Nigel Huddleston has been appointed Conservative party chairman

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Nigel Huddleston named Conservative Party co-chairman

STEPPING DOWN: District council leader Tom Wells with deputy leader Natalie McVey

STEPPING DOWN: District council leader Tom Wells with deputy leader Natalie McVey

Malvern Hills District Council

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Leader steps down amid political unrest at council

Smoking for anyone born after January 1 2009 could be banned in the UK

Smoking for anyone born after January 1 2009 could be banned in the UK

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Bill to create the 'first smoke-free generation' to be introduced to Parliament

HONOUR: Tom Wells is stepping down as leader of the district council

HONOUR: Tom Wells is stepping down as leader of the district council

Malvern Hills District Council

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Councillor: 'It has been an honour to serve as leader'

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

What is capital gains tax, and who has to pay it?

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

CUTS: Green councillor Tor Pingree has urged the Government not to cut the nature-friendly farming budget in the Autumn Budget

CUTS: Green councillor Tor Pingree has urged the Government not to cut the nature-friendly farming budget in the Autumn Budget

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Worcester City Councillor calls for Wealth Tax to save public services

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

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Workers' income tax and national insurance 'won't change' in Budget, minister says

HEALTHCARE: Harriett Baldwin says she is working hard locally for healthcare improvements

HEALTHCARE: Harriett Baldwin says she is working hard locally for healthcare improvements

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MP criticised for not backing Lib Dem health and care motions

Nigel Huddleston MP has voiced his opposition to the tax, which is set to come into law in January

Nigel Huddleston MP has voiced his opposition to the tax, which is set to come into law in January

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New data reveals impact of VAT on independent school fees

COUNCILLORS: Dan Boatright-Greene and Jodi Arnold both spoke on the motion

COUNCILLORS: Dan Boatright-Greene and Jodi Arnold both spoke on the motion

Winter Fuel Payment

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Wychavon councillors call for U-turn on cuts to winter fuel payments

TRANSPORT: Getting children to school is one of the three main areas of overspend at the council

TRANSPORT: Getting children to school is one of the three main areas of overspend at the council

Local government

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Rising cost of social services could turn council into 'care authority'

VOW- Trust chair John Michael has vowed they will communicate better.

VOW- Trust chair John Michael has vowed they will communicate better.

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Malvern Hills Trust urged to 'improve communication' over planned changes

CONCERNS: Labour councillor Richard Udall

CONCERNS: Labour councillor Richard Udall

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Cuts to fuel payments have caused 'stress and upset' says Labour councillor

WARM: The payments are designed to help people meet fuel costs over the winter

WARM: The payments are designed to help people meet fuel costs over the winter

Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter fuel cuts will hit 7,000 over-80s in West Worcestershire

Worcester City Council is reviewing polling station locations

Worcester City Council is reviewing polling station locations

Worcester residents urged to share views on new polling stations

CAMPAIGN: WASPI campaigners in Edinburgh earlier this year

CAMPAIGN: WASPI campaigners in Edinburgh earlier this year

Personal Finance

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Calls for justice and compensation for Worcester's WASPI women

PM Sir Keir Starmer has urged Brits to leave Lebanon as UK troops are sent to Cyprus.

PM Sir Keir Starmer has urged Brits to leave Lebanon as UK troops are sent to Cyprus.

Sir Keir Starmer

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Brits told to leave Lebanon 'immediately' as UK troops sent to Cyprus

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

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Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed

Wychavon District Council is reviewing the suitability of polling stations within the district

Wychavon District Council is reviewing the suitability of polling stations within the district

Local government

Review of polling stations across Wychavon underway

Has much has Worcester's MP Tom Collins been given since the start of parliament?

Has much has Worcester's MP Tom Collins been given since the start of parliament?

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How much has Worcester's MP been given in donations?

Nigel Huddleston has reaffirmed his support for British farmers

Nigel Huddleston has reaffirmed his support for British farmers

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MP reaffirms support for British farmers

DENIED: Over 100 voters in Worcester were turned away from a polling station for not having ID

DENIED: Over 100 voters in Worcester were turned away from a polling station for not having ID

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Here's how many people couldn't vote in Worcester due to voter ID issues

Conservative candidate Marc Bayliss

Conservative candidate Marc Bayliss

Winter Fuel Payment

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'Worcester's MP betrayed his constituents at winter fuel allowance vote'

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Sir Keir Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

Sir Keir Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

Sir Keir Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

Nigel Huddleston has condemned the decision to cut winter fuel payments

Nigel Huddleston has condemned the decision to cut winter fuel payments

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MP condemns cuts to winter fuel payments for over 21,000 constituents

Worcester City Council is urging residents to make sure their details are up to date

Worcester City Council is urging residents to make sure their details are up to date

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Worcester residents could lose chance to vote

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to cut VAT on sun cream to help tackle skin cancer.

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to cut VAT on sun cream to help tackle skin cancer.

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Calls for VAT on sun cream to be cut to help tackle skin cancer

A service celebrating the life of Dr Richard Taylor MBE has been held

A service celebrating the life of Dr Richard Taylor MBE has been held

Hundreds turn out for service in memory of "people's champion"

MP Tom Tugendhat along with other Conservative campaigners.

MP Tom Tugendhat along with other Conservative campaigners.

Conservative Party

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Conservative's former security minister visits city as part of party leader campaign

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Readers react to news of cuts to winter fuel payments

REPRESENTATIVE: Tom Collins was elected as Worcester's MP in July

REPRESENTATIVE: Tom Collins was elected as Worcester's MP in July

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Worcester's new Labour MP explains how his previous career is shaping his politics

UNITY- Neil and Kate Cox said there was no room for hate.

UNITY- Neil and Kate Cox said there was no room for hate.

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'No room for hate'- Protesters stand against rumours of far right protest

Rumoured EDL arrival turns out to be fake

Rumoured EDL arrival turns out to be fake

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Counter protestors - but no far right protest - at rumoured Worcester EDL march

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'Tough but necessary': How many Worcester pensioners will lose winter fuel payments?

Worcester Trades Union Council will host a Rallying for Unity this weekend

Worcester Trades Union Council will host a Rallying for Unity this weekend

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Anti-racism protest to take place in Worcester