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
Hiking taxes has led to rising unemployment 25th February 2026 Unemployment has been creeping up every month since Labour came into office in July 2024. Today’s unemployment rate of 5.2% is the highest it has been for five... Articles
It's time for Keir Starmer to resign 18th February 2026 It has become very apparent that this current Labour Government under Keir Starmer’s leadership, has already run its course. We are now in a strange place where... Articles
Decision to close K2 Crawley's climbing wall done behind closed doors 11th February 2026 The users of K2 Crawley’s climbing wall have been left stunned since the recent shock announcement that it would be closing at the end of March. This was also a... Articles
A proper consultation is needed on decision to close K2 Crawley's climbing wall 4th February 2026 In November, I was pleased to join with fellow councillors in attending an event at the K2 leisure centre, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its opening... Articles
The Chagos Islands deal must be scrapped, not just paused 28th January 2026 We have seen 13 U-turns from the Labour Government since they came to power 18 months ago, but when it comes to their shoddy and appalling deal to hand over the... Articles
Households are suffering from energy policies 21st January 2026 Mid-winter is when our energy needs are greatest, the increasingly high cost of which is impacting many Crawley households. I recall the general election... Articles
Stop hammering our pubs and hospitality industries 14th January 2026 Our hospitality industries continue to struggle and sadly, things are getting worse. Every week across the country, we are seeing pubs and restaurants closing... Articles
Last chance to have your say on local government reorganisation 7th January 2026 Happy New Year! 2026 has arrived and a fairly safe prediction is continued and increasing pressure for local government, both financially and service pressures... Articles
One Unitary Authority for West Sussex will be far better than having two or more 17th December 2025 Crawley Borough Council have announced the findings of their consultation on creating a new Crawley town council. Labour have got the outcome they had been... 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
