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UK Politics
Labour’s Council Tax U-Turn: Starmer’s Broken Promise?
In yet another sign of political backtracking, councils across the UK are pushing council tax hikes to their legal limits—some even declaring effective bankruptcy to justify increases as high as 25%. This has sparked outrage among taxpayers, particularly given Keir Starmer’s previous pledge that there would be “Not a penny more on your Council Tax.” With this stark contrast between…
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Stourbridge News
The Current State of Dudley Council and Why Reform UK Offers a Different Vision for 2025
As of January 2025, Dudley Council is navigating significant financial challenges while working on strategic initiatives to enhance the borough’s infrastructure, economy, and community services. At the same time, Reform UK offers alternative policies that they claim would bring transformative change to Dudley and other regions across the UK. Dudley Council’s Current Plans for 2025 Dudley Council is addressing a…
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UK Politics
Motorcycle Thefts in Stourbridge: Shocking Statistics and a Plan for Action
Motorcycle theft has become a growing concern in Stourbridge. Almost daily, masked individuals on stolen bikes are seen riding recklessly without helmets, while local Facebook groups are filled with reports of stolen motorcycles. To uncover the extent of this issue, I submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the West Midlands Police. The statistics I received were both surprising…
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UK Politics
Southport Stabbing: System Failures, Withheld Information, and Public Unrest
The Southport stabbing tragedy exposes systemic failures across agencies, withheld information, and the fallout from public unrest. Read about the need for accountability and reform. The tragic events in Southport, where Axel Rudakubana fatally stabbed three young girls and injured ten others during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, have exposed catastrophic failings across multiple agencies and raised serious questions about…
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UK Politics
The Grooming Gangs Scandal: Why a National Inquiry is Crucial
The recent decision by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to prioritize local inquiries into grooming gangs over a national investigation has sparked outrage among survivors, advocates, and the general public. Instead of a national public inquiry that could comprehensively address the systemic failures across the country, the government has opted for five localized investigations. This move, many argue, is inadequate, leaving…
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