News from local Labour
Tower Hamlets Council cabinet member Councillor Danny Hassell organised a letter from 26 London boroughs to the Education Secretary about funding for SEND services.
Oxford City Council clamps down on rogue landlords with action against ‘beds in sheds’
Newcastle City Council has finished recommissioning Elswick Pool and have officially handed the keys to the Elswick Community Pool on Thursday 5th September ahead of their public launch.
A new college for people experiencing homelessness is set to open in Leicester’s Dawn Centre in the New Year.
New cycle path for Sherford residents in Plymouth.
Funding boost in bid to make Southampton first city to have hearing loop in every public space.
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News from Wales
Planning permission granted for new home for Welsh medium primary in Swansea
News from the Labour Party
Even Boris Johnson’s own brother doesn’t trust him – Angela Rayner
Let this Bill pass and we will back an election – Jeremy Corbyn
John McDonnell speech on Government’s Spending Review
News from the LGA
LGA responds to Transport Committee's call to ban pavement parking across England
LGA responds to Children's Commissioner's manifesto
LGA responds to SEND review announcement by Government
LGA responds to HCLG Committee Report on waste strategy
LGA responds to sprinkler and building safety consultation
LGA responds to APPG on social care report
LGA responds to Government Spending Round
LGA responds to APPG report 'working for better roads'
LGA responds to latest suicide statistics
LGA responds to latest HIV statistics
Opposition Watch
Brexit: Boris Johnson defeated as MPs take control
Boris Johnson sacks 21 rebel MPs over brexit
Boris Johnson's brother Jo resigns as MP as he says he is 'torn' between family and national interest
Amber Rudd has quit Boris Johnson's cabinet, with an outspoken attack on the government's approach to Brexit.
By-election results
By-elections held on 5 September 2019:
Eden DC, Penrith South
Conservative – 222 [46.3%, +20.7%]
Independent – 189 [39.4%, +39.4%]
Labour – 46 [9.6%, -1.9%]
Putting Cumbria First – 23 [4.8%, +4.8%]
Conservative gain.
Hull CC, St Andrew’s & Docklands
Labour – 837 [45.6%, -20.1%]
Liberal Democrat 805 [43.9%, +30.7%]
Conservative – 193 [10.5%, -4.0%]
Labour hold.
Coventry BC, Wainbody
Conservative – 1560 [53.2%, +1.8]
Liberal Democrat 634 [21.6%, +16.0%]
Labour – 544 [18.6%, -16.4%]
The Brexit Party – 193 [6.6%, +6.6%]
Conservative hold.
Five by-elections to be held on 12 September 2019:
Rushmoor BC, St Mark’s Farnborough
Rutland UA, Ryhall & Casterton
Wellingborough BC, Finedon
Shropshire UA, Bishops Castle
South Northamptonshire DC, Middleton Cheney
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