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Former Bradford MPs Gerry Sutcliffe (top right) and Terry Rooney (bottom right) have been paying tribute to John Prescott

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'A good friend to Bradford': Tributes paid to John Prescott

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

John Prescott died at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's

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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin

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Your chance to quiz West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin in Bradford

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

Local government

Reader letter: 'Neither has had the decency to resign for the good of our city'

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

Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (left) and Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley

Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (left) and Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley

Paralympic champion urges MPs to reject proposed legislation on assisted dying

A report presented to Bradford councillors last year said 'the vast majority of people are fed up with being disturbed by fireworks, especially late at night'

A report presented to Bradford councillors last year said 'the vast majority of people are fed up with being disturbed by fireworks, especially late at night'

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MP writes to Home Secretary calling for law changes to tackle misuse of fireworks

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Nashville, sign what has been described as a 'historic trade and investment pact'

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Nashville, sign what has been described as a 'historic trade and investment pact'

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Cost of American 'trade mission' involving Tracy Brabin is revealed

Protests will take place in Leeds today (November 14) against cuts to winter fuel payments

Protests will take place in Leeds today (November 14) against cuts to winter fuel payments

Unite the union

Unite the union protests to take place near Chancellor's constituency

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

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'

Mp opinion piece

National government

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

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

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Reader letter: Labour '10 times more anti-working class' than Thatcher

MPs Judith Cummins and Anna Dixon have reacted to the news Donald Trump has become the 47th president of the United States

MPs Judith Cummins and Anna Dixon have reacted to the news Donald Trump has become the 47th president of the United States

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Bradford MPs speak of importance of UK-US special relationship after Trump victory

Smoking for anyone born after January 1 2009 could be banned in the UK

Smoking for anyone born after January 1 2009 could be banned in the UK

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Bill to create the 'first smoke-free generation' to be introduced to Parliament

Kemi Badenoch is congratulated by Robert Jenrick after being announced as the new Conservative Party leader.

Kemi Badenoch is congratulated by Robert Jenrick after being announced as the new Conservative Party leader.

Conservative Party

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New leader of Conservative Party is announced

Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South and also the deputy speaker of the House of Commons, chaired the third reading of the Great British Energy Bill this week. The bill, which passed the reading, will later undergo further scrutiny in the House of Lords

Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South and also the deputy speaker of the House of Commons, chaired the third reading of the Great British Energy Bill this week. The bill, which passed the reading, will later undergo further scrutiny in the House of Lords

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Bradford South MP chairs reading as Great British Energy Bill passes

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Sir Philip Davies was knighted at Windsor Castle

Sir Philip Davies was knighted at Windsor Castle

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Sir Philip Davies says receiving knighthood from Princess Anne was 'wonderful'

The Race Equality Network took part in consultations on October 15 and October 22 that will inform its forthcoming Anti-Racist Strategy

The Race Equality Network took part in consultations on October 15 and October 22 that will inform its forthcoming Anti-Racist Strategy

Race Equality Network shares latest Anti-Racist Strategy developments

Sir Philip Davies was knighted at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Sir Philip Davies was knighted at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

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Former Bradford district MP knighted by Princess Royal

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

Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South, chaired the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill on Monday

Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South, chaired the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill on Monday

Employment Rights Bill

Judith Cummins comments after chairing Employment Rights Bill reading

Anna Dixon has been appointed to the Public Accounts Select Committee, becoming the first Shipley MP to do so for 26 years

Anna Dixon has been appointed to the Public Accounts Select Committee, becoming the first Shipley MP to do so for 26 years

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Shipley MP Anna Dixon appointed to Public Accounts Select Committee

250,000 workers in Yorkshire and the Humber are 'in scope' of the Employment Rights Bill, according to government figures. The Bill passed its second reading on Monday, October 21

250,000 workers in Yorkshire and the Humber are 'in scope' of the Employment Rights Bill, according to government figures. The Bill passed its second reading on Monday, October 21

Employment Rights Bill

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Employment Rights Bill passes second reading in House of Commons

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?

Artist's impression of the mass transit system. Pic: WYCA

Artist's impression of the mass transit system. Pic: WYCA

Local government

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Reader letter: Forget trams - we need electric buses

In a debate chaired by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins, the Renters' Rights Bill passed its Second Reading last Wednesday (October 9). It will now enter Committee Stage

In a debate chaired by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins, the Renters' Rights Bill passed its Second Reading last Wednesday (October 9). It will now enter Committee Stage

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Renters' Rights Bill progresses after Bradford MP chairs reading

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Nashville, sign what has been described as a 'historic trade and investment pact'

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Nashville, sign what has been described as a 'historic trade and investment pact'

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Tracy Brabin's team hits back after national group slams her 'jolly' in America

Green Party Councillor Caroline Whitaker, who serves Craven on Bradford Council, with Baroness Natalie Bennett, former Green Party leader, at a site in Silsden close to a large planned development

Green Party Councillor Caroline Whitaker, who serves Craven on Bradford Council, with Baroness Natalie Bennett, former Green Party leader, at a site in Silsden close to a large planned development

Green Party raises concerns over Labour's planning system reforms

Campaigners in support of assisted dying protested outside Parliament earlier this year

Campaigners in support of assisted dying protested outside Parliament earlier this year

Assisted dying debate is 'really complex and emotive', says Bradford MP

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'

A vote of no confidence in Bradford Council’s leadership will be called by local Conservatives at the next full Council meeting

A vote of no confidence in Bradford Council’s leadership will be called by local Conservatives at the next full Council meeting

Local government

Reader letter: Have Labour councillors got the backbone to address this issue?

Baroness Warsi has left the Tory party

Baroness Warsi has left the Tory party

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Prominent West Yorks politician quits Tories as they investigate ‘divisive’ comments

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!

Changes mean only those on Pension Credit or some other benefits in England and Wales will receive winter fuel payments

Changes mean only those on Pension Credit or some other benefits in England and Wales will receive winter fuel payments

Campaign to help thousands of older people keep their winter fuel payments

A ballot box is emptied during an election count

A ballot box is emptied during an election count

Hundreds of people turned away from Bradford polling stations in General Election

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'

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy being interviewed by the T&A's Brad Deas

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy being interviewed by the T&A's Brad Deas

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Culture Secretary says Bradford will be ‘beating heart’ of northern cultural corridor

Millions of pensioners are set to lose their winter fuel payments

Millions of pensioners are set to lose their winter fuel payments

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MPs comment as charity voices 'incredible concern' over winter fuel payment cuts

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

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

Shipley MP Anna Dixon infront of the town's iconic clock tower

Shipley MP Anna Dixon infront of the town's iconic clock tower

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OPINION: 'Unpaid family carers are undervalued', says Shipley MP

It remains to be seen if Shipley will get its planned bypass

It remains to be seen if Shipley will get its planned bypass

Planning and development

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Future of planned Shipley bypass looks uncertain as old and new MPs clash

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

Councillor Bill Gentleman, Cllr Andrew Fenton and Jeremy Thackray, co-chair of the Friends of Bingley Pool, are fighting for the facility's future

Councillor Bill Gentleman, Cllr Andrew Fenton and Jeremy Thackray, co-chair of the Friends of Bingley Pool, are fighting for the facility's future

Planning and development

Campaigners continue fight to secure future of Bingley pool amid uncertainty

Shipley MP Anna Dixon

Shipley MP Anna Dixon

MP urges Government to 'honour' funding promised for Bingley pool revamp

A proposal has been made to close Nab Lane Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Birstall

A proposal has been made to close Nab Lane Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Birstall

Local government

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Closure of tip would mean '20-mile round trip' for some people - MP

Bingley swimming pool

Bingley swimming pool

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Shipley's new MP and Philip Davies clash over Bingley pool funding

Jack King with the Sean Connery award

Jack King with the Sean Connery award

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Bradford lad in shock after bagging £50k prize at prestigious film festival

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