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Local government, council news, MPs and political analysis from across Lancashire.

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Just to say there are two names we should think of right now: 1) Virginia Giuffre, who not only spoke out about Epstein...

Rights advocates are recognising Virginia Giuffre and journalist Julie K Brown for their pivotal roles in exposing the Epstein abuse scandal. Their work in ampl...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 3h ago
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Reform’s Matthew Goodwin’s big idea would punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose. Β  E...

Reform UK figure Matthew Goodwin has proposed controversial policy changes affecting women's rights, drawing criticism from political opponents. Party leader Ni...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 4h ago
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Oliver Ryan MP: What steps she is taking to reduce dangerous journeys for unaccompanied child refugees with family in the UK.

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has challenged ministers to improve protections for child refugees travelling alone to reach relatives in Britain. The Lancashire parliam...

Oliver Ryan MP (Parliament) Just now
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Update on strategic review of our in-house adult social care services.

Lancashire County Council has issued an update regarding its examination of internally managed adult social care provisions. The strategic review assesses how s...

Lancashire County Council 4h ago
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LCCA marks one year anniversary

A key Lancashire County Council initiative has completed its first year of operation across the county. The milestone marks twelve months of service delivery si...

Lancashire County Council 4h ago
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Oliver Ryan MP: What recent steps she has taken to reduce the level of knife crime.

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has pressed the government for details on recent measures implemented to reduce knife crime. The inquiry seeks clarity on how national st...

Oliver Ryan MP (Parliament) Just now
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Oliver Ryan MP: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has formally asked a government minister to outline her current departmental responsibilities in a parliamentary question. The request de...

Oliver Ryan MP (Parliament) Just now
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I’ve hit the ground running for 2026 by asking 10 questions in Parliament throughout January, taking the issues and conc...

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool has tabled ten parliamentary questions throughout January, raising constituents' concerns directly with government minist...

πŸ¦‹ Chris Webb MP (Bluesky) 4h ago
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Are you a small business in #Preston? Enter the Small Business Growth Award being run by HSBC UK. You don’t have to be...

Small businesses based in Preston have until February 9, 2026, to enter the Small Business Growth Award sponsored by HSBC UK. Entries are accepted from all loca...

πŸ¦‹ Mark Hendrick MP (Bluesky) 4h ago
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Councillor hails residents as two tonnes of food waste collected on first day

A new food waste recycling scheme in Blackburn's Audley and Queen's Park wards collected two tonnes of material on its first day of operation. Councillor Salim ...

Lancashire Telegraph 14h ago
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Graham and Leanne’s Bit On The Side

Local presenters Graham and Leanne paid tribute to the Winter Olympics by trying their hand at sweeping during a visit to an ice facility. The pair embraced the...

BBC Lancashire 10h ago
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Pendle and Clitheroe Labour MP slams Starmer over Mandelson appointment

Jonathan Hinder, the Labour Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe, has publicly criticized party leader Keir Starmer over the appointment of Lord Mandel...

Lancashire Telegraph 7h ago
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'Stinky' tip told to make immediate improvements

Environment Agency inspectors have ordered urgent upgrades at a Lancashire refuse site after uncovering a powerful stench during a routine visit. The agency dem...

BBC Lancashire 7h ago
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Burnley Council to review proposed increase in cremation and burial fees

Burnley Council is reviewing plans to increase fees for cremations and burials within the borough. The proposed changes would impact local families arranging fu...

Burnley Express 8h ago
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Padiham Β£5 million flood defence cash progress hailed by council boss

Council officials have welcomed confirmation that five million pounds will be spent on flood defences for Padiham. The Environment Agency will use the funding t...

Lancashire Telegraph 14h ago
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Plans for swimming pool with changing room approved at Ribble Valley riverside home

Ribble Valley Council has approved plans for a new swimming pool and

Lancashire Telegraph 14h ago
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Final chance forΒ Burnley residents to have their say on Lancashire council shake-up

Burnley residents face a closing deadline to influence sweeping changes to Lancashire's local government structure. The reorganisation proposals could reshape h...

Burnley Express 7h ago
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I tried Manchester’s hidden Winter Olympics experience - and families will love it

Lancashire families seeking winter activities can find an Olympic-inspired curling experience at Manchester's The Curling Club. The venue offers fast-paced ice ...

Lancashire Telegraph 14h ago
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Padiham flood defence scheme moves ahead with Β£5m. funding boost

A long-awaited flood defence project for Padiham has secured Β£5 million in government funding to finally move forward. The Environment Agency will oversee const...

Burnley Express 9h ago
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Starmer challenges politicians "like the Reform candidate for Denton & Gorton who look at people like Rishi Sunak and Sh...

Sir Keir Starmer has criticised politicians who question the English, Welsh or Scottish identity of public figures based on race. He challenged the Reform UK ca...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 1d ago
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Lucy Connolly, a woman who admitted inciting racial hatred after using social media to post about setting fire to hotels...

Lucy Connolly, who pleaded guilty to inciting racial hatred after posting online about burning hotels housing asylum seekers, is scheduled to address the Reform...

πŸ¦‹ Sarah Smith MP (Bluesky) 6 Sept
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Democrat @raskin.house.gov excoriates Nigel Farage for banning journalists from Reform UK events: "I'm asking you a dir...

US Congressman Jamie Raskin has challenged Nigel Farage over Reform UK restricting press access at campaign events, including instructions to avoid local newspa...

πŸ¦‹ Sarah Smith MP (Bluesky) 3 Sept
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Go-ahead for Β£9.3m record swim projects

Fylde Council has approved a Β£9.3 million investment in swimming facilities, marking the largest leisure spending commitment in the authority's history. The rec...

Blackpool Gazette 6h ago
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Council leader to give keynote lecture on future of local government amid Lancashire shake-up

A senior Preston politician is set to deliver a major speech on local government changes at Lancaster University next week. The address will examine the future ...

Blackpool Gazette 11h ago
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Selective licence scheme could put some good private landlords out of business, says Blackpool councillor

A Blackpool councillor has warned that selective licensing rules in deprived neighbourhoods could force struggling private landlords out of business. The scheme...

Blackpool Gazette 12h ago
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Talking Newspaper stalwart Joy dies at 101

Tributes are being paid to Joy, founder of Blackpool's talking newspaper for visually impaired residents, following her death at 101. The service provides audio...

Blackpool Gazette 6h ago
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Last night, I voted to remove the 2 child limit and lift 450,000 children out of poverty. Here in West Lancashire, 2140...

Changes to the two-child benefit limit are expected to lift approximately 2,140 children out of poverty across West Lancashire, according to parliamentary figur...

πŸ¦‹ Ashley Dalton MP (Bluesky) 2d ago
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Lancaster businesses vote β€˜yes’ to BID

Lancaster city centre traders have backed a five-year extension of the Business Improvement District scheme in a recent ballot. The vote secures continued fundi...

Lancaster Guardian 9h ago
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'Wow' - How new Blackpool signing previously left ex-Arsenal and Manchester City defender impressed

Blackpool FC has secured defender Reuell Walters on loan from Luton Town until the end of the season. The young full-back previously caught the eye of a former ...

Blackpool Gazette 9h ago
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Blackpool furniture store in plan to set up showrom above shop

A Blackpool furniture retailer has won planning permission to convert unused upstairs space into a new showroom. The expansion will allow the shop to display mo...

Blackpool Gazette 11h ago
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Final chance to have your say on the future of local government in Lancashire

Lancashire residents face the deadline to contribute their views on potential restructuring of the county's local authorities. The consultation invites public f...

Burnley Express 8h ago
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Government Launch Statutory Consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire

A government consultation on restructuring Lancashire's local government is open until 26 March 2026. Residents have until late March to submit views on propose...

Burnley Express 8h ago
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Recently, I reposted the same photo to congratulate the school on winning an award and the comment section is suddenly f...

Racist abuse has flooded the social media page of a Lancashire MP after they congratulated a local school on winning an award. The representative reposted a pre...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 6h ago
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A couple of years ago, I posted a photo of me with the children of a school in my constituency on Facebook, receiving no...

A Lancashire MP has highlighted changing online attitudes after revealing a constituency school visit photo initially received positive reactions on social medi...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 6h ago
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Burnley councillor at centre of row over failing to declare her financial interests speaks for first time to defend herself

A senior Burnley councillor has publicly defended herself after failing to properly declare her financial interests to the authority. She asserts there was no d...

Burnley Express 1d ago
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Lancaster lecture will provide glimpse into future of region

Lancaster University is hosting a lecture by the Leader of Preston City Council exploring the future of regional governance and English devolution. The event ai...

Lancaster Guardian 2d ago
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UHMBT recently announced plans to close 24 patient rehabilitation beds at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary to save money....

Plans to close 24 rehabilitation beds at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary will now be subject to public consultation following pressure from local health officials...

πŸ¦‹ North Lancs Greens (Bluesky) 19h ago
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Preston leader to give keynote lecture on future of local government amid Lancashire shake-up

The head of Preston City Council will deliver a major address on local government reform at Lancaster University next week. His keynote speech comes as Lancashi...

LEP Preston 11h ago
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'More than a friend': Former leader of Hyndburn Council Marlene Haworth dies aged 82

Tributes have been paid to Marlene Haworth, the former leader of Hyndburn Council, who has died at the age of 82. Haworth served the Lancashire borough and leav...

LEP Preston 13h ago
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Here are a couple of casework wins from this January. Each month, I deal with hundreds of cases like this– helping peop...

A Lancashire Member of Parliament has highlighted recent successes in resolving local residents' concerns during January. The representative handles hundreds of...

πŸ¦‹ Ashley Dalton MP (Bluesky) 30 Jan
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Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are looking at their next 5 year plan and want to hear from you. Complete the 5 minu...

Lancashire residents have until mid-March to influence how the county's fire and rescue service operates through 2031. The five-year strategic plan will determi...

πŸ¦‹ Ashley Dalton MP (Bluesky) 30 Jan
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It’s great to join the many fantastic volunteers in Gorton today, including this gorgeous lot! Can’t wait for our Labou...

Labour campaigners gathered in Gorton today to support candidate Angeliki Stogia's bid to become MP for the Greater Manchester constituency. The event highlight...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 1d ago
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Labour's investment in clean energy upgrades for public buildings continues! The next round of 190 sites across 82 NHS...

Public buildings serving Lancashire communities are included in a new Β£72 million national investment program for clean energy upgrades and efficiency improveme...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 1d ago
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"This tragedy must end now – immediately and decisively. Every political hesitation, every attempt at justification of t...

The International Committee of the Red Cross has issued an uncharacteristically forceful statement calling for the immediate cessation of ongoing wartime atroci...

πŸ¦‹ Sarah Smith MP (Bluesky) 25 Jul
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'Bigger doesn't mean better' for police reforms

Lancashire's former police and crime commissioner has publicly challenged government proposals to merge police forces, warning that bigger structures do not gua...

BBC Lancashire 3d ago
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Notes from the North: Reform UK slammed over AI image of library, Blackpool in the Epstein files

Reform UK has drawn criticism for distributing an AI-generated image depicting a Blackpool library within materials referencing the Epstein files. Local observe...

thelead.uk 1d ago
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Reform UK Lancashire councillor suspended after 'hardline' immigration comment

Reform UK has suspended a Lancashire councillor following reports of extreme anti-immigration comments shared within a private messaging group. The Lancashire E...

Lancashire Evening Post 19 Nov
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Big turnout at Preston Flag Market to protest against Reform UK plans that could see ten care facilities close, hearing...

Demonstrators gathered at Preston Flag Market to oppose Reform UK proposals that could force the closure of ten Lancashire care facilities. Local MPs and affect...

πŸ¦‹ Luke Beardsworth (Bluesky) 17 Jan
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Mandelson’s malign influence runs right through the heart of this Government. Not least in the govt’s NHS data deal wit...

Concerns have been raised regarding the government's NHS data contract with technology firm Palantir. A letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges cancellat...

πŸ¦‹ North Lancs Greens (Bluesky) 1d ago
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How are Labour supporting children in West Lancashire? Through our Plan for Change, we'll put money in parents' pockets...

Labour has outlined plans to support families across West Lancashire through its Plan for Change initiative. The policy aims to increase household incomes for l...

πŸ¦‹ Ashley Dalton MP (Bluesky) 9h ago
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Road closures as resurfacing work begins across Blackpool - here’s everything you need to know

Blackpool Council will begin extensive road resurfacing works starting Monday, 9 February, continuing for two months across the resort. Motorists should expect ...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens to be managed by council-owned tourism company

Blackpool Winter Gardens will come under new management as the venue transfers to the council's tourism company in a significant operational restructuring. The ...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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Final chance for Burnley residents to have their say on Lancashire council shake-up

Burnley residents face a deadline to voice opinions on proposed restructuring of Lancashire's local government system. The county council shake-up could alter h...

Burnley Express 1d ago
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By-election bar charts, off-licence edition

Statistical graphics comparing recent by-election results with off-licence data have been released. The visual analysis examines electoral trends alongside lice...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 1d ago
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The widely reported statement about restricting the feature to subscribers was a hallucinatory answer by the AI Grok - n...

Reports that a major social media platform would restrict features to paying subscribers have been identified as AI hallucinations. The statement was generated ...

πŸ¦‹ Sarah Smith MP (Bluesky) 9 Jan
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West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo on Burnley clash, Alex Disasi debut and team news

Burnley must defeat West Ham this weekend to keep their faint Premier League survival hopes alive as the season enters its final stages. The match represents a ...

Burnley Express 1d ago
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Public consultation available on new Clitheroe pump track funded by UKSPF

Residents of Clitheroe and the surrounding Ribble Valley are invited to share their views on proposals for a new pump track funded by the UK Shared Prosperity F...

Burnley Express 1d ago
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New lower-cost return bus ticket for Burnley schoolchildren following MP Oliver Ryan's campaign

Burnley families will benefit from reduced school travel costs as a new discounted "School Return" bus ticket launches this weekend. The lower fare follows a su...

Burnley Express 2d ago
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Upcoming traffic changes set to begin in Burnley as improvement works start as part of Β£55m. Levelling Up investment

Major traffic disruptions are expected on main routes into Burnley town centre as Β£55 million Levelling Up improvement works commence. Motorists and pedestrians...

Burnley Express 2d ago
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Personalised BrewDog beer cans launch just in time for Valentine’s Day

BrewDog is enabling Lancashire couples to personalise beer cans, glasses and gift packs ahead of Valentine's Day. The customisation service allows residents to ...

Burnley Express 2d ago
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Reform UK set to take control of Lancashire County Council

Reform UK is poised to assume control of Lancashire County Council following recent electoral developments. The transition marks a significant shift in local go...

Lancashire County Council 2 May
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#GreenParty has a chance to make a big breakthrough in #GortonAndDenton: door knocking data is very promising. We have a...

The Green Party believes it could secure a significant electoral breakthrough in Gorton and Denton based on promising door-to-door canvassing returns for candid...

πŸ¦‹ North Lancs Greens (Bluesky) 1d ago
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πŸ“’1430 children able to access free breakfast clubs from April in West Lancashire! πŸ₯³ This includes the children at early...

More than 1,400 children across West Lancashire will benefit from free breakfast clubs starting in April. The expansion includes pupils at early adopter schools...

πŸ¦‹ Ashley Dalton MP (Bluesky) 2d ago
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11 of the most interesting plans submitted across Fylde recently inc changes to leisure parks

Fylde Borough Council has received eleven notable planning proposals in recent days, including modifications to leisure park developments. The applications span...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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Blackpool Council is seeking new operators for exciting new padel courts - here's what you need to know

Blackpool Council is inviting tenders from operators to construct and manage four new padel courts at Blackpool Sports Centre. The planned facility would bring ...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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Affordable homes plan for site on edge of Lancaster in line for go-ahead

Proposals for 31 affordable homes on the outskirts of Lancaster will face scrutiny from city councillors later this month. The development aims to address local...

Lancaster Guardian 2d ago
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We cannot lose this play area and Multi Use Games Amenity in Fleetwood, says councillor

A Fleetwood councillor has warned that a popular children's play area and multi-use games facility serving local families is under threat. The potential loss wo...

Blackpool Gazette 2d ago
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'This is a joke...residents deserve better' - Councillor hits out over LCC's stance on Lytham tip traffic

Tensions have risen over traffic management at Lytham's household waste centre, with a local councillor condemning Lancashire County Council's position as inade...

Blackpool Gazette 2d ago
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Council facing Β£16m shortfalls vows to make no cuts

Blackpool Council has pledged to shield public services from reductions despite facing a Β£16 million budget deficit. The seaside authority must bridge the signi...

BBC Lancashire 3d ago
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Oldest taxi business is still driving change after 145 years

A historic Lancashire taxi firm has marked 145 years of service by modernising its operations to meet contemporary transport needs. The company, which ranks amo...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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13 precious photos of Blackpool in 1943 and 1944 providing a glimpse into latter war years

A newly released collection captures Blackpool during the final years of the Second World War, offering residents a rare window into how the seaside town appear...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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H.G. Wells’s iconic science fiction tale comes to Lancaster’s The Dukes

Lancaster's The Dukes theatre will host a contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds" by innovative company imitating the dog. The production...

Lancaster Guardian 1d ago
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Showtown bosses say upturn in footfall sees thousands of children learning about Blackpool's past

Visitor numbers are rising at Showtown Blackpool, with thousands of local schoolchildren visiting the museum to learn about the resort's history. The attraction...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP backs tighter restrictions on dog breeding after influx of concerns

The Member of Parliament for Blackpool North and Fleetwood is supporting stricter regulations on dog breeding following numerous concerns raised by constituents...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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CampaignersΒ plea to developers as decision set to be made on Lancaster village housing

A planning decision expected this month will determine whether 200 homes can be built on green belt land in Bolton-le-Sands. Local campaigners are pressing the ...

Lancaster Guardian 2d ago
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With the Winter Olympics coming, I went curling at the North's only dedicated rink - and it was a surprise

As the Winter Olympics begins, Lancashire residents can experience curling at the North's only dedicated rink located within the region. The facility offers loc...

Blackpool Gazette 2d ago
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Lancashire Police’s share of Council tax to rise by 5.4 per cent

Lancashire households will see their council tax bills increase as the police precept rises by 5.4 per cent. The additional funding is intended to support Lanca...

Beyond Radio 3d ago
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Infighting, broken promises and insisting on the national anthem: what seven months of Reform UK in charge actually looks like

Seven months after Reform UK took control of County Hall, the administration has faced internal disagreements and struggled to implement some campaign commitmen...

The Guardian 13 Dec
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Council tax rise described as Lancashire's 'lowest in 12 years'

The proposed 3.8% council tax increase represents the smallest annual rise for Lancashire residents in over a decade. Previous administrations had implemented l...

BBC 14 Jan
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'It's not easy': Reform council strives to identify promised savings

The Reform UK-led administration is encountering challenges locating the spending reductions it pledged during last year's election campaign. Council officers a...

BBC 18 Sept
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Reform UK-led Lancashire County Council proposes increasing council tax by 3.8%

Lancashire County Council, now controlled by Reform UK, plans to raise council tax by 3.8% in its first budget since taking power. The proposed increase would a...

The Lancashire Lead 14 Jan
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Reform UK councillor accused of using The Harris to β€˜cynically increase tensions’ in Preston

A Reform UK councillor in Preston faces accusations of exploiting The Harris museum and gallery to deliberately inflame community divisions. The allegations cen...

Blog Preston 3d ago
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Reform councillors say they will not close Lancashire care homes

Reform UK councillors have pledged to prevent the closure of care homes across Lancashire, addressing concerns over vulnerable residents' welfare. The commitmen...

The Guardian 22 Jan
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County Council Reform UK leader welcomes defecting Conservatives

Reform UK's leadership at Lancashire County Council has accepted Conservative councillors switching parties. The defections signal growing political realignment...

BBC 15 Sept
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Stephen Atkinson elected as Reform leader of Lancashire County Council

Stephen Atkinson has been elected to lead Reform UK's group on Lancashire County Council. The appointment marks a shift in the council's political landscape as ...

BBC 12 May
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Reform UK's Lancashire leader takes trip paid for by Israeli government

The leader of Reform UK in Lancashire has accepted a trip funded by the Israeli government. The visit raises questions about transparency and influence as the p...

The Lancashire Lead 30 Nov
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Lancashire County Council's share of Council tax proposed to rise by 3.8 per cent

Lancashire households face higher bills as the county council proposes increasing its portion of council tax by 3.8 per cent. The hike would add to financial pr...

Beyond Radio 15 Jan
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Reform UK’s leader in Lancashire on council tax, savings and DOGE in interview to mark six months at County Hall

The Reform UK council leader has discussed tax policy and efficiency plans in an interview marking six months since the party gained control of Lancashire Count...

Blog Preston 30 Nov
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Reform UK candidate and Preston City Council in row over egg rolling attendance

A Reform UK candidate has clashed with Preston City Council regarding participation in the city's traditional Easter egg rolling festivities. The dispute center...

Blog Preston 22 Apr
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Reform UK campaign tactics under investigation

The Lancashire Lead has confirmed that Reform UK's campaign methods are currently subject to investigation. Local authorities are examining the party's activiti...

The Lancashire Lead 13 Apr
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Reform UK claim Finney House to be used for asylum seekers branded β€˜completely unfounded and misleading speculation’ by health chiefs

Health officials have firmly rejected Reform UK's assertions that Finney House will accommodate asylum seekers, calling the claims baseless speculation. The Lan...

Blog Preston 19 Apr
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Local elections 2025: Preston East in profile as Labour seek to retain amid Reform candidate controversy

The Preston East ward will be contested in the 2025 local elections as Labour attempts to hold the seat against Reform UK challenges. Campaigning has been compl...

Blog Preston 24 Apr
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Lancashire Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp comments

A Lancashire councillor representing Reform UK has been suspended over comments made in a WhatsApp group. The party has withdrawn support pending further review...

BBC 20 Nov
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Breaking: Senior Reform UK figure at County Hall suspended by party

A senior Reform UK official at Lancashire County Hall has been suspended from the party. The action affects governance at the county's primary administrative ce...

The Lancashire Lead 19 Nov
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Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group featuring extremist posts

A Reform UK councillor in Lancashire has been suspended after extremist material was reportedly shared in a WhatsApp group they participated in. The party remov...

The Guardian 20 Nov
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Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp messages

A Reform UK representative on Lancashire County Council has been suspended regarding undisclosed WhatsApp communications. The suspension removes the councillor ...

LocalGov.co.uk 20 Nov
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Reform councillor suspended after 'Islam genocide' comments made in WhatsApp group

A Reform councillor serving Lancashire faces suspension following the emergence of WhatsApp messages containing apparent references to "Islam genocide." The con...

lbc.co.uk 20 Nov
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Blow for Nigel Farage as Reform UK councillor suspended over Whatsapps

Lancashire's Reform UK grouping has dealt a setback to Nigel Farage's leadership after suspending a local councillor over inflammatory WhatsApp correspondence. ...

The Mirror 20 Nov
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Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group featuring post calling for β€˜mass Islam genocide’

A Reform UK councillor representing Lancashire has been suspended after posts advocating for "mass Islam genocide" surfaced in a private WhatsApp group. The par...

The Independent 19 Nov
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Council tax increase at Lancashire County Council all but confirmed this morning. lancashire.thelead.uk/p/lancashire.....

Lancashire County Council has moved closer to approving a rise in council tax, with confirmation expected imminently. The increase will affect household bills a...

πŸ¦‹ Luke Beardsworth (Bluesky) 14 Jan
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People are struggling. We need to lower bills, protect our NHS and rebuild our public services. My interview with #BBC...

A Green Party representative has called for reduced household bills and increased NHS funding during a BBC interview. The politician highlighted rising membersh...

πŸ¦‹ North Lancs Greens (Bluesky) 5d ago
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7/13 πŸ“šSchool absences are on the rise since Covid. Join LabourList & @impetus.org.uk for a panel on the scale, stories,...

Education leaders will discuss solutions for rising school absences across the region at a panel event hosted by LabourList and Impetus. The discussion comes as...

πŸ¦‹ Sarah Smith MP (Bluesky) 22 Sept
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Burnley leads the way as Β£55m improvement programme ramps up in East Lancashire

Burnley is pioneering a major Β£55 million investment initiative now expanding across East Lancashire. The programme, overseen by Lancashire County Council, aims...

Lancashire County Council 12 Jan
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Council boss defends ally at centre of members' financial interests breach row

Lancashire County Council's leader has publicly supported a colleague embroiled in allegations of failing to declare financial interests properly. The defence c...

Lancashire Telegraph 3d ago
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Major demolitions, new shops & new apartments: all the plans submitted in Preston recently

Preston City Council has received multiple development proposals over the past fortnight, ranging from building demolitions to new retail units and residential ...

LEP Preston 1d ago
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Preston apartment block plan kicked out by council

Preston City Council has refused permission for a three-storey residential development proposed near the city centre. The decision blocks new housing stock in t...

LEP Preston 1d ago
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Police to meet Lancashire councillors after complaints about online abuse

Lancashire Police will meet with councillors across the county following complaints about online abuse and harassment. The sessions aim to address safety concer...

Financial Times 30 Nov
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πŸ”’πŸ” Our infographic shows the number of hospitalisations and positive tests compared to last week for each virus. If you...

Health officials have released updated data comparing current virus-related hospital admissions and infection rates to figures from the previous week. The stati...

πŸ¦‹ Lizzi Collinge MP (Bluesky) 1d ago
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Great to attend the launch of the APPG for Access to Nature's new report yesterday, which calls for "new statutory right...

A new parliamentary report calls for statutory rights to responsibly access the English countryside, potentially affecting Lancashire's moors and farmland. The ...

πŸ¦‹ Andy MacNae MP (Bluesky) 16 Sept
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Nipah virus outbreak: key symptoms and what travellers need to know about deadly bat-borne disease

Health authorities are urging Lancashire residents planning travel to India to familiarise themselves with Nipah virus symptoms following confirmed outbreaks ab...

LEP Preston 1d ago
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Chorley plant nursery is told it can't lawfully sell to the public - this is why

A popular Chorley nursery has

LEP Preston 1d ago
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I tour Preston’s most impressive homes on the market, a vast riverside property built for modern family living

A spacious four-bedroom detached house on Ashworth Grove has entered the Preston property market, offering versatile accommodation for growing families. The riv...

LEP Preston 1d ago
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Cereulide poisoning: symptoms and full list of recalled baby formula products after 36 babies fall ill

Parents across Lancashire are urged to check their cupboards after several brands of baby formula were recalled following a food poisoning outbreak that affecte...

LEP Preston 1d ago
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Dog poo bags dumped in tree tubes at newly planted Lancashire woodland

Volunteers at a newly planted Lancashire woodland have discovered dog waste bags stuffed inside protective tree tubes, damaging the young saplings. The incident...

LEP Preston 2d ago
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CampaignersΒ urge housing developer Wrenman Homes 'to find another field' for 200 homes plan in Lancaster

Residents of Bolton-le-Sands are awaiting a planning decision this month regarding Wrenman Homes' proposal to build 200 houses on green belt land. Campaigners a...

LEP Preston 2d ago
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Burnley Council seeks views on proposed changes to taxi licensing policy

Burnley Council is seeking public input on proposed changes to taxi and private hire licensing rules. Residents and drivers can share views on how the borough r...

burnley.gov.uk 10 Nov
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This is why hospitals in Lancashire will get a share of millions in new Government scheme to cut energy bills

Lancashire hospitals are set to receive funding through a new multi-million pound government initiative aimed at reducing energy costs. The scheme will help loc...

Blackpool Gazette 1d ago
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Does the elections white paper go far enough? On 24 October, join @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom...

Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Cat Smith will join electoral experts for an online discussion on 24 October examining the government's elections white paper. The fr...

πŸ¦‹ Cat Smith MP (Bluesky) 10 Oct
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Councillors set to consider proposals for local government reorganisation

Lancashire councillors are preparing to scrutinise proposals that could reorganise local government structures across the county. The potential changes may alte...

Lancashire County Council 13 Nov
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Labour is putting money back into #Preston with a Β£10.1m boost for local services and an extra Β£310 million for Lancashi...

Preston City Council will receive Β£10.1 million in additional funding for local services alongside a Β£310 million allocation for Lancashire County Council over ...

πŸ¦‹ Mark Hendrick MP (Bluesky) 8 Jan
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Live: Preston and Lancashire local elections 2025 results and updates

Voters across Preston and wider Lancashire have cast their ballots in the 2025 local elections, determining representation for the coming term. Results and live...

Blog Preston 2 May
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Surprising that this doesn’t make the BBC app breaking news… Farage inadvertently breached MPs' rules, says watchdog www...

A parliamentary watchdog has determined that Nigel Farage inadvertently breached rules governing Members of Parliament. The ruling has prompted discussion among...

πŸ¦‹ Sarah Smith MP (Bluesky) 22 Jan
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If you promise to build homes, you must deliver them - it’s as simple as that. Our Labour Government is fulfilling its...

The Labour Government has announced measures to streamline planning approvals in order to deliver 1.5 million new homes across the UK. Lancashire councils will ...

πŸ¦‹ Andy MacNae MP (Bluesky) 28 May
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Council leader seeks referendum on Lancashire elected mayor

The leader of Lancashire County Council is pushing for a public referendum on whether the region should adopt an elected mayor system. The proposed change could...

BBC 18 Jun
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From child poverty to the first 'Reform pub' – our editors dive into the things they have loved reading, commissioning a...

Lancashire editors have reflected on their most significant work this year, discussing topics ranging from child poverty to the county's first Reform UK pub. Th...

πŸ¦‹ Luke Beardsworth (Bluesky) 21 Dec
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'We're not making any money': Preston Bus defends 50p fare hike in the city

Preston Bus has justified increasing fares by 50p, stating insufficient government funding for concession schemes has left the company Β£100,000 annually in defi...

LEP Preston 2d ago
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Opposition groups query Lancashire County Council's 'Doge' review

Opposition groups have raised questions about Lancashire County Council's controversial efficiency review dubbed "Doge." Local critics are scrutinising how publ...

BBC 22 Jul
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Police to meet councillors after online abuse posts

Lancashire Police will meet with local councillors to address recent incidents of online abuse targeting elected officials. The discussions aim to tackle digita...

BBC 1 Dec
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Michael Lavalette: Why I’m standing in the Your Party CEC election

Preston-based political activist Michael Lavalette has outlined his reasons for standing in the Your Party Central Executive Committee election. The bid for the...

Counterfire 18 Jan
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Blackpool faces serious housing shortages. While the Council has made real progress in building new homes, there is stil...

Blackpool continues to face severe housing shortages despite council efforts to increase new home construction in the seaside town. Local representatives are ur...

πŸ¦‹ Chris Webb MP (Bluesky) 27 Jan
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Fly-tipping isn't unique to Nelson, a town in the south Wales valleys, but as with widespread issues, the impact on loca...

While reports highlight fly-tipping in Welsh valley towns, Lancashire communities face identical struggles with illegal dumping. Residents across East Lancashir...

πŸ¦‹ Luke Beardsworth (Bluesky) 5d ago
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This month in my role as chair for the APPG for Hospitality and Tourism I welcomed the Minister for Tourism, Stephanie P...

Tourism policy was debated at a parliamentary group meeting attended by the Tourism Minister and industry leaders. The session brought together MPs and UKHospit...

πŸ¦‹ Chris Webb MP (Bluesky) 23 Jan
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Last week, I met with the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Dan Tomlinson MP, to press the case for stronger support...

The case for enhanced financial backing for pubs and hospitality businesses has been pressed directly with Treasury ministers. The meeting with Exchequer Secret...

πŸ¦‹ Chris Webb MP (Bluesky) 22 Dec
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today. From Priti Patel MP to ask...

Concerns over the escalating situation in Iran have been raised in Parliament through an urgent question tabled by Priti Patel. The Foreign Secretary has been a...

πŸ¦‹ Lindsay Hoyle (Bluesky) 3d ago
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today. From Dame Priti Patel MP to...

Dame Priti Patel has tabled an urgent question in the Commons regarding the Government's foreign policy plans. The query directed at the Foreign Secretary seeks...

πŸ¦‹ Lindsay Hoyle (Bluesky) 26 Jan
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I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today. From Sir Mel Stride MP to a...

MPs are scrutinising proposed adjustments to business rates that would affect shops, restaurants and leisure venues across Lancashire. Sir Mel Stride secured an...

πŸ¦‹ Lindsay Hoyle (Bluesky) 19 Jan
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today. From Mike Wood MP to ask Dar...

Members of Parliament will today scrutinise government plans for mandatory digital identification requirements. The urgent question, tabled in the House of Comm...

πŸ¦‹ Lindsay Hoyle (Bluesky) 15 Jan
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NEW: We recommend that call lists are not adopted by the House of Commons, as they are not an appropriate tool to improv...

A parliamentary committee chaired by Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Cat Smith has recommended against introducing call lists in the House of Commons. The group dete...

πŸ¦‹ Cat Smith MP (Bluesky) 3d ago
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We are delighted to welcome @catsmithmp.bsky.social as our newest Parliamentary Champion! We would like to thank Cat an...

Cat Smith, Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has been appointed as a Parliamentary Champion by Action for ME, a charity supporting people with c...

πŸ¦‹ Cat Smith MP (Bluesky) 7 Oct
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Congratulations @lucympowell.bsky.social who won the nomination of Lancaster and Wyre CLP at our special meeting this mo...

Lucy Powell has secured the Labour Party nomination for Lancaster and Wyre at a special constituency meeting held this morning. The selection, confirmed by loca...

πŸ¦‹ Cat Smith MP (Bluesky) 20 Sept
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Alcohol deaths are at record highs. As @catsmithmp.bsky.social MP writes, we need action now. Minimum Unit Pricing in E...

Lancashire MP Cat Smith is urging immediate government action as alcohol-related deaths reach unprecedented levels. The representative for Lancaster and Fleetwo...

πŸ¦‹ Cat Smith MP (Bluesky) 7 Apr
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Read more about the work of @commonsproccom.parliament.uk which I chair. From proxy voting to the way in which select...

The chair of the Commons Procedure Committee is overseeing a review of parliamentary operations, including proxy voting systems and the election of select commi...

πŸ¦‹ Cat Smith MP (Bluesky) 19 Mar
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This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day theme is β€˜Bridging Generations’, highlighting the importance of survivors and their f...

This year's Holocaust Memorial Day focuses on "Bridging Generations," emphasizing how survivors' stories preserve history for future generations. Lancashire sch...

πŸ¦‹ Mark Hendrick MP (Bluesky) 27 Jan
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Last week, the Government announced its VAWG Strategy. I am pleased that many of my recommendations have been fully impl...

The government's new Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy has adopted several recommendations aimed at improving safety across England. Lancashire resident...

πŸ¦‹ Mark Hendrick MP (Bluesky) 22 Dec
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Last week, at Westminster, PACTS hosted a Parliamentary Lunch with @andymacnaemp.bsky.social, Ruth Cadbury MP, and Simon...

Road safety advocates met at Westminster last week to discuss how safer roads benefit Lancashire businesses and workers. The group explored work-related driving...

πŸ¦‹ Andy MacNae MP (Bluesky) 20 Oct
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I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement today that this government is bringing in a digital ID system. I want to be...

A Lancashire MP has welcomed the government's proposed digital identity system while clarifying the scheme will remain voluntary for residents. The politician e...

πŸ¦‹ Andy MacNae MP (Bluesky) 26 Sept
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πŸ“£The annual Baby Loss Awareness debate will take place in the House of Commons on the 13 October. Secured by @andymacn...

The annual Baby Loss Awareness debate will take place in the House of Commons on 13 October to address maternity safety standards. The discussion will highlight...

πŸ¦‹ Andy MacNae MP (Bluesky) 12 Sept
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Terrorism is not simply an attack on individuals; it is an assault on our way of life, on our shared values and on the v...

Counter-terrorism efforts continue to emphasize protecting democratic values and community cohesion across the UK. Lancashire's diverse communities remain vigil...

πŸ¦‹ Andy MacNae MP (Bluesky) 18 Jul
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