Politics Archive
Yvette Cooper orders ‘crackdown’ on suspected illegal working for delivery apps
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have secured a narrow victory in a county council by-election in Llanidloes
Shropshire council branded 'self-serving despot corporation' in complaint shared with officials
Powys finance chief would like to know what Donald Trump is thinking - so that council can plan it's longer term budget
'Unacceptable, unsustainable' - Stark warning in Shropshire Council’s latest financial forecast
'The plan overlooks the potential of community hospitals' - Shropshire MP shares concern over 10-year health plan
Mid Wales tourism leaders worried about Welsh Government visitor levy
Council cabinet member for health says he accepts out-of-hours GP services decision but is disappointed
'Huge blow to Telford' - MP critical as proposed direct rail service from Shropshire to London is rejected
‘Please stop Llandrindod Wells’ active travel scheme because we don’t think it’s a benefit to our town,” the mayor has pleaded with Powys County Council
Major blow as new proposed direct rail service from Shropshire to London is rejected
Peter Rhodes on breakfasts, burglars and a big bang from the bunker-busters
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Wales tourism tax is a step closer to becoming a reality after Senedd vote
'A missed opportunity' - South Shropshire MP slams government's welfare reforms
Deputy Leader of Powys County Council hears from pupils as part of Child Poverty Task Force Conference
Industrial action for Telford government workers 'ordered back to the office' enters sixth month
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Storytelling Stars – Brynhafren pupils dazzle in Book Slam final
Shock as ‘independent voice of public’ Shropshire Healthwatch is axed by Government
“Labour and Plaid’s toxic Tourism Tax will devastate the sector; it must be axed’ say the Welsh Conservatives on the day a crucial vote is taken at the Senedd
Hospitality businesses in Mid Wales asked to weigh up potential 'tax on tourists'
Shropshire businesses asked for views on Government's plan to 'get Britain working'
North Shropshire MP presses Chancellor Rachel Reeves to improve public transport in rural areas
Powys council stilll waiting for decision on £6 milllion worth of levelling up funding for road and path projects
'Urgent intervention is needed' - MP 'devastated' after south Shropshire 'denied' banking hub and vows to appeal
Peter Rhodes on poles, politics and a million self-destructive Brits
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Telford HR firm boss says slowdown in UK jobs market is 'no surprise' in wake of tax changes
Welsh Government accused of 'flushing money down the toilet' by Powys politician
Powys patients to wait longer for treatment in English hospitals from Tuesday, after health board decision comes into force
Motorway link road would be a 'game changer' says MP with Government to announce details of schemes 'in due course'
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'Can you please speak up?' - Improvements to sound quality debated by Ludlow councillors to 'enhance accessibility'
'It's been a steep learning curve and there have been flashpoints!' Shrewsbury MP reflects on a year in office
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Petition launched over 8pm finish proposal for Police Community Support Officers
Telford MP vows to pressure Government over 'game-changer' train link with London after meeting with rail boss
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'Tens of millions of pounds wasted' - Relief road opponents lament lost cash as scheme looks dead in the water
Powys MP meets with Welsh Minister to discuss Bluetongue Crisisas petition launched
'I hope I don't have to' - Shropshire Labour MP said she doesn't want to rebel ahead of PM's U-turn on disabled benefits
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Telford metal firm boss urges Government to go 'harder and faster' after industrial strategy launch
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Tories 'disappointed' with Shropshire Council's decision to pause North West Relief Road project
Investment unlocked for transformational project at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth
Conservative Shropshire MP could lose whip after extraordinary defence of Keir Starmer
Signage to advertise a drive through KFC restaurant on the outskirts of Welshpool have been refused by Powys planners
Work 'paused' on Shrewsbury North West Relief Road as bills soar to £215m - Shropshire Council says: 'We really have no choice'
Powys council information response rates tumble due to "resource challenges"
New bus contracts and timetable agreed by Cabinet but council will need to agree financial package
New £1,500 fee agreed as Ludlow's collapsed wall issue rumbles on
“Powys County Council has been playing Russian roulette with people’s lives and the one way system at Llandrindod Wells lake for a couple of years”, the town’s mayor said
Powys County Council Leader launches ‘Time to Talk’ – a new way to connect with residents
