Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives lost a seat to the Lib Dems in Hertfordshire. But the Conservatives held seats in Ashford, Dorset, South Derbyshire, Suffolk and Sutton.
Joel Davidson and Amir Sadjady: Bold measures are needed from Hammond next week to save our high streets
Not only are Business Rates too high,but the system of appeals to the Valuation Office is too complicated and remote.
Alison Hernandez: Fighting crime in Devon and Cornwall
My force estimates that dealing with mentally unwell people takes around 40 per cent of officer time. If we can get people the help they need this frees up officers to deal with those who choose to break the law.
Lorne Green: New technology is helping to keep Norfolk safe
Drones play a big part in locating missing persons and tracking down criminals. Automated Number Plate Recognition technology has been extended.
Jason Ablewhite: In Cambridgeshire, more police are serving on the frontline
My plan not only involves bringing offenders to justice but also deterring them from reoffending.
Gareth Bacon: Khan is still passing the buck
Whether it is housing, transport or crime – even the Trump blimp – he is shameless in trying to dodge accountability.
Council by-election results from yesterday
Labour held seats in Hackney and Oxfordshire. The DUP gained a seat from an independent in Mid and East Antrim.
Nigel Wilcock: Councils need clarity on how they will be financed after 2020
More statutory activities are being forced on local authorities – without the extra money to pay for them.
John Bald: Special Needs pupils are being let down by the system
When support is provided, the quality is often so poor that the pupil would be better off without it. Often the work is done for the pupil, preventing learning from taking place.
Tom Smith: The private rented sector is in need of reform. Conservatives should lead the way.
The Government should legislate to make it illegal for estate agents to refuse to offer their services to people purely on the basis that they are in receipt of benefits.
Edward Smith: If you want to automate the public sector, don’t follow the lead of Enfield Council
£21.6 million has been spent on new equipment, software and consultants. Yet residents have had to spend hours trying to navigate the council’s website or waiting to be connected to the call-centre
Stephanie Reeves: The London Assembly selections give the Conservatives the chance to champion women
Let’s use this first step to provide a more equal and representative voice for our city. The Tory Reform Group wants to help.
Council by-election results from yesterday
Labour gained a seat from UKIP in Adur. But Labour lost seats to independents in Hartlepool and Warrington.
Nickie Aiken: The Conservatives can start winning in London again
While Londoners want action, the Labour Mayor offers excuses. Shaun Bailey will offer a credible challenge.
Tony Janio: In Brighton and Hove, Labour moderates face the threat of a Momentum takeover
I am receiving increasingly frequent pleas from Labour councillors “demanding” that I assist them in driving through their policies before the Far Left takes over next May.