Politics

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Salisbury Guildhall will host a special memorial event on January 27

Liberal Democrats now largest party on Salisbury City Council

THE Liberal Democrats have become the largest party at Salisbury City Council following last week’s election. 24 seats were up…

Lib Dem councillors celebrating the result outside County Hall Picture: Wiltshire Liberal Democrats

Key takeaways as Conservatives lose 25-year control of Wiltshire Council

IT was a dramatic end to the election in Wiltshire last week as the Liberal Democrats put an end…

Nigel Farage with Ben Thornbury Picture: Reform UK

Reform UK’s Nigel Farage plays pothole golf in Larkhill

REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage took a swing at potholes at Larkill yesterday (April 29) as…

John Glen speaking in parliament Pictures: Parliament TV/Kneecap

Irish rap group Kneecap under fire by Salisbury MP for ‘kill MPs’ comment

CONSERVATIVE MP for Salisbury John Glen has criticised hip-hop trio Kneecap after footage emerged of one of the members…

The scheme has so far been praised Picture: Wiltshire Police

New reporting tool aims to clamp down on abuse of women candidates at Wiltshire Council elections

A NEW reporting structure has been created to support women who may face abuse when standing for public office. Operation…

Polling station

Nominations confirmed for elections in Salisbury: Full list of candidates

VOTERS will be going to the polls next month to decide who will represent them at both parish/city level…

Cllr John Wells is no longer a member of the Labour party

Salisbury councillor leaves Labour party over ‘all women shortlists’

A PROMINENT Labour politician in Salisbury has resigned from the party after a row over an ‘all women shortlist’. John…

Salisbury Cathedral and Close

Salisbury hosts first people’s assembly to tackle local and national issues

AROUND 50 people met in Salisbury at the weekend to take part in the first people’s…

Wiltshire pensioners in line for £300 support payment: Check if you’re eligible

WILTSHIRE pensioners could soon receive £300 in cash vouchers through the post. A new support scheme has been launched by…

Council tax rise of 4.5% agreed as part of Wiltshire Council budget

HOUSEHOLDS in Wiltshire are set to see a 4.5% increase in their council tax bills to pay for services. The…