A Budget of broken promises. Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 Rachel Reeves delivered what can only be described as a Halloween horror of a budget this afternoon, announcing a staggering £40 billion increase in taxes, pushing tax levels to unprecedented highs. Reeves essentially conceded her financial ineptitude by stating that any chancellor would have done the same and that she had no other options. Contrary to her claims, it is not a universal approach... Articles
Opposition Grows Against Richborough Commercial's Development Plans in Stone 25th October 2024 In a recent social media post, Sir Gavin Williamson, the Conservative MP for Stone, Great Wyrley, and Penkridge has voiced significant concerns regarding a new... Local News
Preventative Health Care 13th September 2024 When it comes to health, nothing should be off-limits. We need to build a much more resilient healthcare system and improve the overall health of the population... Articles
The Lord Cormack 25th February 2024 Patrick Thomas Cormack, Baron Cormack, DL, FSA, FRHistS has passed away, aged 84. The Lord Cormack was a historian, journalist and author. He served as a Member... Local News
Labour's Promises Fall Short as Council Tax rises in Stafford Borough. 20th February 2024 Labour's Promises Fall Short as Council Tax rises in Stafford Borough By Steven Walley Following on from the Labour led Stafford Borough Council increasing... Local News
Gavin Supports Expansion to Air Ambulance Facilities 27th November 2023 Sir Gavin Williamson visited the new state of the art facilities at the Midlands Air Ambulance base in Cosford after the charity has recently been able to... Local News
Gavin Supports Conservation of Historic Hotel 22nd November 2023 Sir Gavin Williamson recently met with the owners renovating the Crown Hotel in Stone, a central hub in need of a lot of love. Sir Gavin joined Aneesh and his... Local News
Gavin Celebrates Re-opening of Local Rugby Club 20th November 2023 Sir Gavin Williamson recently visited the Essington Rugby Club to attend the opening ceremony for their new facilities. Sir Gavin met with the team to... Local News
Stafford Station Gateway Project receives £20 million of Government Funding 20th November 2023 Stafford MP Theo Clarke has told of her delight that the Stafford Station Gateway project has received £20 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund. The... Local News
Theo Clarke MP welcomes Farming Minister to Winter Fair 19th November 2023 MP Theo Clarke was joined by the farming minister this weekend during the English Winter Fair at the Staffordshire County Showground. Mark Spencer and Mrs... Local News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News