Local government reorganisation - last chance to have your say Wednesday, 10 June, 2026 There is now only one week until the government’s additional online consultation closes, on their modified proposals for local government reorganisation in Sussex. The deadline to take part is 11.59pm on Monday 15 June and it is expected the government will decide in July what the future of our local government will look like. Articles
Paying the price for not drilling in the North Sea 3rd June 2026 Energy prices will be rising by an average 13% from next month, meaning the typical annual bill will now be over £2,000 for many households. When added to the... Articles
Consequences for Crawley from a national protest vote 27th May 2026 Last Friday the Annual Council meeting at West Sussex County Council took place. A new coalition administration was formed, comprising of a Liberal Democrat... Articles
Let's keep West Sussex together 20th May 2026 The Government are making a dog’s breakfast out of the local government reorganisation they are imposing on us. Last week they commenced an additional short... Articles
A dark day for Crawley and West Sussex 13th May 2026 Last week’s local election results were a very dark day for Crawley and West Sussex on many levels. The trend to political extremes and the grim path this is... Articles
Local Government Reorganisation has become a shambles 1st April 2026 I have never seen such trying times in local government. The service demand pressures, and financial pressures are well-documented, but when things are tough... Articles
Defence must be given greater priority 25th March 2026 Growing up in the 70s and 80s, I remember only too well the Cold War and then the subsequent breakup of the Soviet Union, often characterised by the fall of the... Articles
Time to reduce fuel duty 18th March 2026 Since the Labour Government came power in July 2024, it is notable that the Bank of England annual inflation target of 2% has not ever been met, with inflation... Articles
Will Local Government reorganisation deliver for Crawley? 11th March 2026 I previously described local government reorganisation as the Labour Government taking a wrecking ball to our local councils. This continues to be my view, and... Articles
Keir Starmer leadership vote - councillors on the wrong side of history 4th March 2026 Last Wednesday evening’s Full Council meeting at Crawley Borough Council will be remembered for every one of Labour’s twenty-five Councillors being on the wrong... Articles
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
