DWP Urged to Slash Benefits for 1.3 Million Migrant Claimants Amid Rising Welfare Costs Wednesday, May 6, 2026 dwp benefits migrants welfare polling socialsecurity reforms politics publicopinion government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces increasing pressure to reduce benefits for migrant claimants as the welfare bill continues to soar. A recent poll by Charlesbye and Merlin Strategy reveals that 62 percent of … Read More
Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More
Liberal Democrats Promise to Prioritize Safety and Cleanliness in Birmingham Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham liberaldemocrats localelections community safety cleanliness council politics residents antisocialbehavior The Liberal Democrats are fielding 101 candidates in the upcoming Birmingham City Council elections on May 7, aiming to secure at least 51 seats to take majority control. If they fall short, they hope to become the largest … Read More
DWP Urged to Scrap ‘Unsustainable’ Triple Lock Policy Impacting State Pensioners Monday, May 4, 2026 pension triplelock dwp statepension welfare reform expenditure politics economy policy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under mounting pressure to reconsider the Triple Lock policy, described by some experts as “terrible” and unsustainable for state pensioners. For years, this popular … Read More
Walsall Election Candidates Debate Over £120m Regeneration Funding and Rising Council Tax Sunday, May 3, 2026 walsall counciltax regeneration localgovernment elections funding community housing development politics As the local elections approach, Walsall’s political parties have clearly defined their positions on key community issues, including council tax hikes and major regeneration projects funded by over £120 million in government … Read More
Sister of Devoted Birmingham Councillor Waseem Zaffar to Contest His Former Seat Sunday, May 3, 2026 birmingham lozells labour council election councillor samarah zaffar waseem politics Samarah Zaffar is set to stand as the Labour candidate for the Lozells ward in the upcoming Birmingham council elections. She aims to succeed her brother, Waseem Zaffar, a much-respected and devoted councillor who recently … Read More