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Exclusive: Backbenchers tell Michael Gove they may oppose bill designed to stop sanctions separate to those set by governmentMichael Gove is on a collision course with a handful of Conservative MPs over his plans to stop public bodies boycotting Israel…
Hamza Taouzzale became the first Muslim and youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster, a ceremonial post that outranks many of the capital’s most powerful and privileged.
‘Concerning’ signs voters with disabilities and from particular ethnic background disproportionately affected, study showsAbout 14,000 people were turned away from polling stations at May’s local elections because they lacked the right ID, with the ove…
Local alliances between the center-right Popular Party and the far-right Vox may foreshadow a broader coalition agreement at the national level.
Observers say a strong candidate could get closer to Labour under new voting system – but names in frame lack heftFor most parties, having a former prime minister labelled a liar and exiting the Commons amid furious internal rows would be the biggest p…
Single-use E-cigarettes difficult to recycle and cause fires in bin lorries, Local Government Association saysDisposable vapes are increasingly causing fires in bin lorries and recycling issues at a “great cost” to the taxpayer, councils have said.The …
Lambeth council in London is latest to introduce emissions-based fees, with similar charges expected to be widely introduced Owners of the most polluting cars may soon have to pay more to park as councils across England are expected to roll out new cha…
Michael Gove quoted as saying council-level sanctions undermine UK foreign policy and lead to antisemitic abuseA government bill aimed at banning councils from imposing boycotts on Israeli goods is expected to be presented next week.The proposed legisl…
Official report criticises Tory-run authority’s dysfunctional leadership and says it tried to silence criticsBankrupt Thurrock council recklessly gambled hundreds of millions of pounds on risky commercial investments while covering up evidence of its l…
Northern Irish developer Moyallen owns 52% of Victoria Square development at centre of local authority’s financial meltdownWoking council plans to sever ties with the Northern Irish developer behind a skyscraper venture that helped tip the tiny Surrey …