Linda Taylor, leader of Cornwall Council, will resign May 1, months after surviving a no-confidence vote. Pressures mount amid financial struggles. Cornwall Council Leader Linda Taylor to Stand Down Weeks After Surviving Coup Linda Taylor will step down. She leads Cornwall Council and will leave on May 1. A vote tried to remove her in…
New law targets welfare fraud, granting government power to check accounts, raising concerns about privacy and potential errors for millions. DWP Bank Account Checks Slammed as Mass Surveillance by Coventry MP A new law has been proposed, targeting fraud in the welfare system. This law gives the government more power to check bank accounts. Banks…
Cornwall MPs accuse supermarket giants of prioritizing profits, not fair farmer treatment, despite claims of support. MPs want supermarkets to stop farmwashing. Cornwall MPs Slam Supermarkets: Morally Failing Farmers on Fair Treatment Three MPs from Cornwall wrote to supermarket CEOs. The MPs want supermarkets to treat farmers fairly. This involves both ethical and business practices.…
Cornwall Council’s plan to sell 19 council houses has faced backlash amid a housing crisis, with critics calling the decision misguided and harmful to the community. Cornwall Council’s Decision to Sell Houses Criticized as ‘Perverse’ Move Cornwall: Opposition members of Cornwall Council are upset. They criticize the Conservative administration’s decision to sell off council houses.…
Claimants of PIP and ESA are struggling with long wait times, while Universal Credit remains unaffected, raising concerns about service quality from the DWP. DWP Spares Universal Credit as Two Benefits Face Major Phone Issues Birmingham: Individuals claiming two benefits from the DWP are having a tough time. They’re facing long wait times on the…
Cornwall’s council leader faces backlash for her comments on a Cornwall-only devolution deal, sparking outrage among political rivals and council members. Council Leader Criticized for ‘Totally Bonkers’ Nationalist Remarks in Cornwall Cornwall: The council leader, Linda Taylor, is under fire for her comments about a Cornwall-only devolution deal. Independent councillor Julian German called her remarks…
The government has addressed demands for free BBC TV licences for all state pensioners, following a petition with 36,000 signatures urging action. Government Responds to Calls for Free BBC TV Licences for All Pensioners Birmingham: The government has finally spoken up about free BBC TV licences for all state pensioners. This comes after a petition…
Anna Gelderd urges exploring all devolution options for Cornwall, breaking from party consensus Cornwall MP Anna Gelderd Challenges Party Line on Devonwall Devolution Deal Cornwall: Anna Gelderd, the MP for South East Cornwall, is shaking things up. She’s saying that Cornwall should consider all devolution options, not just a Cornwall-only deal. This is a big…
Cornwall’s council leaders are urged to stay strong in their push for a unique devolution deal, despite pressures to collaborate with neighboring authorities. Cornwall Devolution Debate Urges Patience on Century-Long Deal Impact Cornwall: The council is in a heated debate about its future. They’re discussing whether to pursue a Cornwall-only devolution deal or join forces…
A Tory councillor’s switch to the Independent group has cost the Conservatives their majority in Cornwall Council, shaking up local politics. Tories Lose Majority on Cornwall Council After Councillor Defects to Independents Cornwall: The Conservatives just lost their grip on Cornwall Council. A Tory councillor, Mike McLening, decided to join the Independents. This change means…