What Lancashire figures and organisations are saying on social media.
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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...
Reform UK figure Matthew Goodwin has proposed controversial policy changes affecting women's rights, drawing criticism from political opponents. Party leader Ni...
The Member of Parliament for Blackpool has tabled ten parliamentary questions throughout January, raising constituents' concerns directly with government minist...
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...
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...
A Lancashire MP has highlighted changing online attitudes after revealing a constituency school visit photo initially received positive reactions on social medi...
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...
Plans to close 24 rehabilitation beds at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary will now be subject to public consultation following pressure from local health officials...
Labour campaigners gathered in Gorton today to support candidate Angeliki Stogia's bid to become MP for the Greater Manchester constituency. The event highlight...
A statement has been released regarding Blackpool Council's funding allocation from central government for the upcoming financial year. The settlement determine...
Health officials have released updated data comparing current virus-related hospital admissions and infection rates to figures from the previous week. The stati...
Respiratory virus monitoring across Lancashire shows Covid-19 remains steady at baseline levels while RSV infections continue declining. Health officials note c...
Latest health surveillance indicates flu activity has decreased and is now circulating at low levels across the UK, including Lancashire. The weekly report show...
Statistical graphics comparing recent by-election results with off-licence data have been released. The visual analysis examines electoral trends alongside lice...
New healthcare proposals aim to transform cancer treatment across the region by prioritising earlier detection and faster access to therapies. The strategy emph...
A Lancashire Member of Parliament addressed the House of Commons regarding the Epstein and Mandelson scandal, calling for an end to cultures that excuse miscond...
A local figure has expressed their pleasure at returning to Lancashire following time away. The message highlights the satisfaction of coming back to the county...
The Minister for Public Health and Prevention has outlined plans to place patients at the centre of the new National Cancer Plan. A cancer patient will lead the...
Concerns have been raised regarding the government's NHS data contract with technology firm Palantir. A letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges cancellat...
A Lancashire public figure recalled being delayed boarding an EasyJet flight in Geneva to accommodate celebrities Geri Halliwell and Robbie Williams. The incide...
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...
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...
Public buildings serving Lancashire communities are included in a new ยฃ72 million national investment program for clean energy upgrades and efficiency improveme...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Senior figures from health authorities covering Preston held a roundtable discussion addressing support for domestic violence victims. The meeting focused on im...
Public health advocates are urging stronger alcohol regulations to reduce harm across Lancashire communities and ease pressures on local NHS services. Industry ...
While reports highlight fly-tipping in Welsh valley towns, Lancashire communities face identical struggles with illegal dumping. Residents across East Lancashir...
A Green Party representative has called for reduced household bills and increased NHS funding during a BBC interview. The politician highlighted rising membersh...
A Lancashire Member of Parliament has highlighted recent successes in resolving local residents' concerns during January. The representative handles hundreds of...
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...
Preston-based organisations supporting victims of violence against women and girls attended a Westminster Hall debate on digital exploitation. The local groups ...
Blackpool continues to face severe housing shortages despite council efforts to increase new home construction in the seaside town. Local representatives are ur...
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day focuses on "Bridging Generations," emphasizing how survivors' stories preserve history for future generations. Lancashire sch...
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...
Tourism policy was debated at a parliamentary group meeting attended by the Tourism Minister and industry leaders. The session brought together MPs and UKHospit...
The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire has published a column forecasting economic improvements for the constituency in 2026. Writing in the Ormskirk Adve...
A parliamentary watchdog has determined that Nigel Farage inadvertently breached rules governing Members of Parliament. The ruling has prompted discussion among...
A jobs fair takes place at Skelmersdale Ecumenical Centre this Friday from 9am to 12pm to connect West Lancashire residents with employment opportunities. Atten...
MPs are scrutinising proposed adjustments to business rates that would affect shops, restaurants and leisure venues across Lancashire. Sir Mel Stride secured an...
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...
Health services across Lancashire are seeing measurable improvements as hospital waiting lists shrink, ambulance response times drop, and satisfaction with GP a...
Members of Parliament will today scrutinise government plans for mandatory digital identification requirements. The urgent question, tabled in the House of Comm...
Lancashire County Council has moved closer to approving a rise in council tax, with confirmation expected imminently. The increase will affect household bills a...
Reports that a major social media platform would restrict features to paying subscribers have been identified as AI hallucinations. The statement was generated ...
Preston City Council will receive ยฃ10.1 million in additional funding for local services alongside a ยฃ310 million allocation for Lancashire County Council over ...
The case for enhanced financial backing for pubs and hospitality businesses has been pressed directly with Treasury ministers. The meeting with Exchequer Secret...
The government's new Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy has adopted several recommendations aimed at improving safety across England. Lancashire resident...
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...
Schools across Lancashire will teach updated curricula featuring digital literacy and financial skills alongside traditional subjects. Pupils will learn to iden...
Road safety advocates met at Westminster last week to discuss how safer roads benefit Lancashire businesses and workers. The group explored work-related driving...
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...
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...
A Lancashire MP has warned that children's smartphone use poses one of the greatest challenges to young people and is worsening school attendance problems acros...
A Lancashire MP has welcomed the government's proposed digital identity system while clarifying the scheme will remain voluntary for residents. The politician e...
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...
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...
Ten seriously ill children from Gaza have arrived in Britain for medical treatment following government arrangements highlighted by a Lancashire MP. With health...
A new parliamentary report calls for statutory rights to responsibly access the English countryside, potentially affecting Lancashire's moors and farmland. The ...
A United Nations commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, according to its published findings. The report has prompted respon...
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...
Lucy Connolly, who pleaded guilty to inciting racial hatred after posting online about burning hotels housing asylum seekers, is scheduled to address the Reform...
US Congressman Jamie Raskin has challenged Nigel Farage over Reform UK restricting press access at campaign events, including instructions to avoid local newspa...
The International Committee of the Red Cross has issued an uncharacteristically forceful statement calling for the immediate cessation of ongoing wartime atroci...
Counter-terrorism efforts continue to emphasize protecting democratic values and community cohesion across the UK. Lancashire's diverse communities remain vigil...
Reform UK representatives made controversial claims on BBC Politics North West regarding special educational needs and former Lancashire MP Jake Berry. The prog...
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 ...
Lancashire MP Cat Smith is urging immediate government action as alcohol-related deaths reach unprecedented levels. The representative for Lancaster and Fleetwo...
The chair of the Commons Procedure Committee is overseeing a review of parliamentary operations, including proxy voting systems and the election of select commi...