National government

Bellway Homes new homes development, Clifford Gardens in Skipton

Attempts to reduce housebuilding target 'falls on stony ground'

The Labour Party is victimising pensioners, says our reader. Image: PA

The Labour Party is victimising pensioners, says our reader. Image: PA

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Reader letter: Today's Labour Party are closet capitalists

Farmers in tractors drive in Parliament Square ahead of a protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million

Farmers in tractors drive in Parliament Square ahead of a protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million

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West Yorkshire farmer raises strike action option as he joins huge protest in London

Shipley MP Anna Dixon and Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Shipley MP Anna Dixon and Health Secretary Wes Streeting

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'I'm confident that this Labour Government can and will restore the NHS'

File photograph of someone working at a computer

File photograph of someone working at a computer

Probation unit covering Bradford 'operating in chaotic state' - report

A graphic image shows a background of campaigners in support of the bill and Kim Leadbeater MP, pictured right

A graphic image shows a background of campaigners in support of the bill and Kim Leadbeater MP, pictured right

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New assisted dying law would prevent more 'harrowing and heartbreaking' deaths - MP

Residents Iain and Dianne McInnes stand next to the proposed development site at Westgate Hill alongside Green Party Cllr Celia Hickson

Residents Iain and Dianne McInnes stand next to the proposed development site at Westgate Hill alongside Green Party Cllr Celia Hickson

Local government

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Controversial plan to build 1,000 homes on green space enters next stage

Naz Shah says Rachel Reeves' Budget 'delivers the change the country voted for'

Naz Shah says Rachel Reeves' Budget 'delivers the change the country voted for'

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National government

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'This Budget delivers the change our country voted for': Naz Shah MP

A firework display

A firework display

National government

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'Bonfire week is one of the most challenging periods for our emergency services' - MP

National government

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£14.4m pledge to re-open town's pool now likely to be scrapped

The 'prohibited place' sign and a protestor outside the firm

The 'prohibited place' sign and a protestor outside the firm

National government

Firm at centre of several protests is now a 'prohibited place'

Robbie Moore MP presented the petition in Parliament

Robbie Moore MP presented the petition in Parliament

National government

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MP presents petition to parliament opposing Ilkley Lido parking charges

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament

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Budget gives ‘real challenges’ for county but support for transport schemes welcomed

Keighley Town Centre

Keighley Town Centre

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Plan to build new college in Keighley to be reviewed by Government

Adel Church, Otley Chevin and Yeadon Carnival

Adel Church, Otley Chevin and Yeadon Carnival

National government

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Otley Chevin, Adel's 12th century church and Yeadon Carnival praised in Parliament

'Decision on Winter Fuel Payment must be reversed' - MP

'Decision on Winter Fuel Payment must be reversed' - MP

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Cost of living crisis

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'Decision on Winter Fuel Payment must be reversed' - MP

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the government have launched a public engagement exercise to reform the NHS

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the government have launched a public engagement exercise to reform the NHS

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Government launches public consultation as it seeks to reshape NHS

Tracy Brabin and Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Nashville. Image: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Tracy Brabin and Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Nashville. Image: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

National government

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Reader letter: What is the cost of Tracy Brabin's trip to Nashville?

Fireworks are dangerous, frightening and intimidating, says our reader

Fireworks are dangerous, frightening and intimidating, says our reader

Local government

Reader letter: 'Fireworks are blighting our lives'

Kim Leadbeater, centre, the Labour MP behind the proposed Bill, joined campaigners in Parliament Square on Wednesday (Lucy North/PA)

Kim Leadbeater, centre, the Labour MP behind the proposed Bill, joined campaigners in Parliament Square on Wednesday (Lucy North/PA)

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Assisted dying bill would have ‘clear criteria’ - Kim Leadbeater MP

Anna Dixon MP speaks to her constituents

Anna Dixon MP speaks to her constituents

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'Important we do all we can to help our most vulnerable pensioners' - MP

Senior government officials failed to anticipate the mental health toll that lockdowns would bring, says Robert Cranmer. Image: PA

Senior government officials failed to anticipate the mental health toll that lockdowns would bring, says Robert Cranmer. Image: PA

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'Lockdowns have caused mental health crisis in Bradford' says care provider

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

Reader letter: Hospices forced to rely on charity shops for funding

Bradford South MP Judith Cummins

Bradford South MP Judith Cummins

mp opinion piece

National government

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'This is a new opportunity to champion Bradford at highest levels of Government'

Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott. Pic: John Walton/PA

Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott. Pic: John Walton/PA

National government

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Reader letter: Boycott would be horrified at being compared to Starmer and Reeves

Professor Paul Rogers

Professor Paul Rogers

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Bradford professor on war, climate change, the economy - and how to fix them

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

National government

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Reader letter: Don't compare Ministers with cricketing greats

Are the new government's opening batsmen cut from similar cloth to cricketing greats? PA

Are the new government's opening batsmen cut from similar cloth to cricketing greats? PA

National government

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Reader letter: Starmer and Reeves? It's just not cricket!

An old bridge between Thornton and Elslack

An old bridge between Thornton and Elslack

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'Alternative rail line through Pennines could have multiple benefits for Bradford'

The Bishop of Bradford, Toby Howarth, says a cohesion strategy is

The Bishop of Bradford, Toby Howarth, says a cohesion strategy is

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New cohesion strategy is urgent priority after summer riots, says Bishop of Bradford

Shipley MP Anna Dixon. Image: Anna Dixon

Shipley MP Anna Dixon. Image: Anna Dixon

National government

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Reader letter: 'A worrying start from new Shipley MP'

Residents’ and visitors’ permit charges have been announced for Little Germany and other areas

Residents’ and visitors’ permit charges have been announced for Little Germany and other areas

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New pay and display and permit charges revealed for Bradford district

The Prime Minister

The Prime Minister

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Prime Minister speaks of Bradford-Leeds 'cultural bond' as he praises music contest

Keighley and Ilkley's Robbie Moore joined other MPs who opposed measures to cut winter fuel payments

Keighley and Ilkley's Robbie Moore joined other MPs who opposed measures to cut winter fuel payments

National government

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Local MP hits out at cut to winter fuel payments - see how all Bradford's MPs voted

Hundreds of prisoners are being freed early. Image: Jeff Moore/PA

Hundreds of prisoners are being freed early. Image: Jeff Moore/PA

Reader letter: 'If people were afraid of prison there'd be less crime'

MPs have voted to cut the winter fuel allowance. Pic: PA

MPs have voted to cut the winter fuel allowance. Pic: PA

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Reader letter: The Labour Party is attacking us pensioners

Bus services running in the centre in centre of Bradford

Bus services running in the centre in centre of Bradford

National government

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Government unveils plans to allow local leaders to take control of bus services

Robbie Moore, Keighley and Ilkley MP, has joined the call not to end the winter fuel payments for thousands of local pensioners

Robbie Moore, Keighley and Ilkley MP, has joined the call not to end the winter fuel payments for thousands of local pensioners

National government

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Cut to £300 winter fuel payment would affect 64,000 Bradford district pensioners

Asylum seekers deserve our sympathy and support, says John Cole

Asylum seekers deserve our sympathy and support, says John Cole

National government

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Reader letter: 'Let's show more compassion for asylum seekers'

Study of women in the north of England shows they live shorter lives

Study of women in the north of England shows they live shorter lives

Study of women in the north of England shows they live shorter lives

The energy crisis is a cause for concern for many people

The energy crisis is a cause for concern for many people

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Bradford MP Naz Shah on Labour's plan to tackle energy crisis

NSPCC research reveals healthcare professionals believe there aren't enough services to support children suffering neglect

NSPCC research reveals healthcare professionals believe there aren't enough services to support children suffering neglect

NSPCC calling for child neglect to be treated as 'urgent national crisis'

Reports suggest that Minister's are considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

Reports suggest that Minister's are considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

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Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as Minister consider stricter rules

Bradford Council's annual canvass is designed to keep the electoral register up to date

Bradford Council's annual canvass is designed to keep the electoral register up to date

Bradford Council

Voting details check urged by council as part of annual canvass

Bradford Council has announced a stopping up order for an area of Holme Wood

Bradford Council has announced a stopping up order for an area of Holme Wood

Local government

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Plan revealed to end highway on area of Holme Wood

Airedale Hospital

Airedale Hospital

mp opinion piece

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'Urgency needed over rebuild of Airedale Hospital' - MP

'It is inevitable that proposed change in ownership leads to a mountain of debt being piled onto Post Office,' says our reader. Pic: PA

'It is inevitable that proposed change in ownership leads to a mountain of debt being piled onto Post Office,' says our reader. Pic: PA

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Reader letter: 'Prevent the takeover of this vital public service'

Winter fuel allowance is being cancelled for some

Winter fuel allowance is being cancelled for some

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Reader letter: OAPs like me are in for a bleak winter, thanks to fuel allowance cuts

Airedale Hospital

Airedale Hospital

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Hospital trust hopeful over rebuild despite government review

Margaret Wintringham was the first British-born female MP in the House of Commons

Margaret Wintringham was the first British-born female MP in the House of Commons

National government

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Reader letter: Proud of Margaret - first female MP in House of Commons

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons

mp opinion piece

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'Whole-scale change needed to rebuild Britain as a world leader' - MP

Rachel Reeves will be announcing some cuts in public finances but is not expected to increase taxes

Rachel Reeves will be announcing some cuts in public finances but is not expected to increase taxes

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce cuts to plug £20bn 'black hole' in finances

Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) in Coronation Street. Pic: ITV/PA

Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) in Coronation Street. Pic: ITV/PA

Reader letter: Coronation Street's heartbreaking MND story is reality for so many

A view of Bradford

A view of Bradford

National government

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'Bradford chose change and the work of change has begun'