DWP Faces Pressure Over Welfare Payments to Over 625,000 Households Tuesday, May 5, 2026 welfare benefits dwp reform labour conservatives payments taxes universalcredit leadership Recent findings from a Conservative Party survey have triggered intense debate over welfare spending in the UK, revealing that 625,618 households received welfare payments exceeding £32,200 last year—the equivalent of an … Read More
Conservatives Pledge to Clean Up Birmingham in Upcoming City Council Election Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham conservatives localgovernment elections citycouncil cleanup housing roads community finances With 101 candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council elections, the Local Conservatives are determined to reclaim leadership by winning a majority of 51 seats. If a majority isn’t secured, they aim to be the largest … Read More
Plan to Require All Able DWP Claimants to Work 16 Hours Weekly or Lose Benefits Monday, May 4, 2026 dwp benefits disability work employment conservatives universalcredit youthguarantee poverty welfare The Conservative Party, led by Helen Whately, the shadow work and pensions secretary, has unveiled plans to reform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit system by closing a £1 billion loophole that currently … Read More
'Stick with us or risk chaos with others,' says Solihull Council Conservative leader Sunday, May 3, 2026 solihull conservatives localelections council infrastructure regeneration socialcare budget community leadership As Solihull prepares for its local elections on May 4, all council seats are up for grabs, and voters face a crucial decision. Councillor Karen Grinsell, leader of the Solihull Council Conservatives and head of a majority … Read More
Birmingham Underground System: Tory Transport Pledge Sparks Debate Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham underground transport conservatives feasibility infrastructure council elections transit development The Conservative Party has announced plans to explore the possibility of developing an extensive underground transport system in Birmingham. This pledge, made ahead of the upcoming council elections, involves commissioning a … Read More
Revived 'Brumderground' System Pledge Sparks Debate Ahead of Birmingham Elections Thursday, April 30, 2026 birmingham brumderground transport underground conservatives localelections infrastructure publictransit hs2 masstransit As Birmingham’s crucial local elections approach, political parties are laying out ambitious plans for the city’s future infrastructure. The Conservative Party has reignited discussion by pledging to commission a … Read More