Political Leaders Unite to Condemn Hate Crimes in Stroud District Friday, November 14, 2025 hatecrime inclusion community stroud politics unity diversity gloucestershire safety respect All political leaders across Stroud District Council have come together in a united front to firmly denounce hate crimes and emphasize that their community remains welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Leaders from the Green … Read More
Two New Towns Proposed to Meet Forest of Dean’s 13,200-Home Target Tuesday, November 4, 2025 housing development forestofdean localplan newtowns affordablehousing council sustainability environment politics To address a housing target of approximately 13,200 new homes, the Forest of Dean District Council is proposing the development of one or two new settlements as part of its updated local plan extending to 2045. This plan also … Read More
Defining Moment Approaches for Gloucestershire’s Future Amid Political and Geographic Divides Monday, October 27, 2025 gloucestershire council governance reorganization politics geography localgovernment administration proposals future Gloucestershire stands at a pivotal crossroads as discussions intensify over its local governance structure. With political and geographical divisions becoming increasingly apparent, the county faces significant decisions … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Cotswolds MP's Advance PMQs Question as 'Cosying Up' to Government Thursday, October 23, 2025 cotswolds mps government pmqs parliament politics liberaldemocrats questions procedure rozsavage Recent debate has emerged over a Cotswolds MP’s decision to submit a question in advance for Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), leading to accusations of ‘cosying up’ to the Government. Liberal Democrat Roz … Read More
William Hague Urges Keir Starmer to ‘Be More Like Margaret Thatcher’ Wednesday, October 15, 2025 williamhague keirstarmer margaretthatcher leadership politics conservative labour cheltenham ukpolitics politicalstrategy In a thought-provoking address at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, former Foreign Secretary and Conservative Party leader William Hague called on Labour leader Keir Starmer to adopt a more resolute and assertive political … Read More
Ben Elton Reveals His Angry 1980s Stand-Up Persona Was ‘a Useful Lie’ at Cheltenham Literature Festival Monday, October 13, 2025 benelton standup comedy 1980s labour politics welfarestate persona cheltenham literaturefestival At the Cheltenham Literature Festival, comedian and writer Ben Elton opened up about the persona he adopted during his stand-up career in the 1980s. Reflecting on his “angry” stage character, Elton described it as … Read More