Politics

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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…

The workshop will take place at Salisbury Guildhall

Event offers advice and insight into becoming a Salisbury councillor

ANYONE interested in influencing decisions in Salisbury can find out more about becoming a city councillor at a special…

The branch chairperson said they expect to overtake the Tories in total members in Salisbury by the end of the year Picture: Reform UK Salisbury

Record turnout at Reform UK Salisbury meeting

42 PEOPLE attended the second meeting of the Salisbury branch of Reform UK earlier this month- a record attendance…