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Tory group leader Aidy Riggott (left) says his party should be the official opposition at Lancashire County Council - not the new 'Progressive Lancashire' alliance, led by Azhar Ali (independent) and Gina Dowding (Green Party)

'It's just wrong': Tory fury over opposition alliance in Lancashire

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Live General Election 2024 Lancs: The results and reaction as Labour wins

The results are in for local seats in the 2024 general election

Rishi Sunak on the campaign trail (Picture: James Manning/PA Wire)

Tory Party leader Rishi Sunak offers message to the people of Lancs

General election: all the Lancs candidates, boundary changes and state of play

The YouGov poll has given a snapshot of how Lancashire residents might vote in a month's time

Lancs election poll predictions are in - and it's not good news for the Tories

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said all 18-year-olds would be made to undertake a form of “mandatory” national service if his Conservative Party are re-elected following the General Election on July 4

See how many teens could be called up for National Service in Lancs

It is the third message for Mark Menzies to appear outside the address in Clifton Drive, Ansdell since the scandal which saw the Fylde MP suspended from the Conservative Party last month.Credit: Kath Coops

Mark Menzies trolled again by mystery homeowner over 'sleaze' scandal

A new sign declaring local MP Mark Menzies an “embarrassment” has sparked a mixed reaction from residents (Credit: Dave Nelson)

We don’t know the full story but the lynch mob is out in full force

A former Tory candidate from Accrington has been found guilty of an offence of electoral fraud (Credit: Google)

Former Conservative candidate found guilty of electoral fraud

Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, is under investigation by the Tory Party after he was accused of misusing campaign funds. (Credit: UK Parliament/PA)

Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct fell below standard

David Jones speaking at the hustings debate

Fylde Tory party chairman reacts to allegations against Mark Menzies

Channel 4's Partygate told the story of the lockdown parties inside No.10 Downing Street during the Covid-19 pandemic. From left, Grace Greenwood (played by Georgie Henley), Alice Lyons (Alice Orr-Ewing), Rory Baskerville (Tom Durant-Pritchard), Annabel D'Acre (Ophelia Lovibond), Josh Fitzmaurice (Hugh Skinner) (Picture: Rob Parfitt/Channel 4)

Channel 4's Partygate should leave you raging

Midge Hall station (image: Google)

Station where trains stop but passengers can't get off could be reopened

The high speed line was never going to come to Lancashire, but the trains were (image: HS2 Ltd.)

HS2: northern leg to Manchester officially scrapped

The Prime Minister has unveiled plans to scrap A-levels in a huge shake-up to the UK’s education system. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

A-levels and T Levels to be scrapped, Rishi Sunak announces
The Prime Minister has said all students will study some form of English and maths until the age of 18, in a huge shake-up to the UK’s education system.
Imogen Howse

Yay or nay to HS2 to Manchester?

HS2: Mancheter leg 'will be axed', according to reports

South Ribble's Conservative MP Katherine Fletcher

South Ribble MP Katherine Fletcher will fight to keep seat at the next election

Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty pictured outside Selby Abbey.

Another Tory MP resigns and triggers a third by-election

Gary Neville mocks former PM Liz Truss on Twitter

Tory ministers will not be happy with the new ‘no plus-one’ rule for King Charles III coronation - Credit: Getty Images

Tory ministers in uproar after major king’s coronation rule change

Lord Lawson was also a journalist and the father of celebrity cook, Nigella Lawson (Picture: B Barrett/Express/Getty Images)

Former Conservative party politician Nigel Lawson dies aged 91

Tory MP Zac Goldsmith and wife Alice Rothschild have split after around a decade of marriage - Credit: Getty Images

Tory minister Zac Goldsmith ends decade-long marriage to wife Alice

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty

Rod Stewart tells Sky News phone-in Tories should ‘give Labour a go’

Ex-Tory MP Neil Parish resigned after being caught watching pornography in the House of Commons twice.

Disgraced porn-watching ex-MP may stand again at next general election

Army could be deployed to ease strike disruption, Nadhim Zahawi says
A number of strike dates over the festive period may cause havoc on many sectors in the build up to Christmas
Daniel Mcneil

I’m A Celebrity 2022 final: Didi Gina Colangelo greet Matt Hancock?

Labour Party to abolish the House of Lords if elected to UK government

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with members of the media as he visits Croydon University hospital on October 28.

PM u-turns on pledge to introduce £10 fine for missed GP appointments

Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

Wrexham footballer Paul Mullin’s political message banned from boots

Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak speech today: What the new Prime Minister had to say

Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday he would stand to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak UK’s new Prime Minister after winning Tory leadership race

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London, after travelling on a flight from the Caribbean, following the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Picture date: Saturday October 22, 2022.

Boris Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race

NationalWorld is calling for a general election now - here’s how to sign the petition

NationalWorld launches petition calling for immediate general election

Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence, is one of the favourites to become the next Prime Minister

Ben Wallace among bookies' favourites to become next PM

Liz Truss has officially resigned as Prime Minister with Boris Johnson expected to run

Will Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister?

Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech outside of 10 Downing Street in central London on October 20, 2022 to announce her resignation. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after 44 days

Could Boris Johnson return as Prime Minister if Liz Truss were to resign?

Can Boris Johnson come back as Prime Minister as Liz Truss resigns?

Britain’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman addresses delegates on the third day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Credit: Getty Images

Home Secretary plans to crack down on protests with new bill

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Jeremy Hunt: Who is the new chancellor, how old is he?

Regarded as one of the most gifted members of post-war Conservative politics, Macleod was responsible for overseeing the independence of many British African territories. MacLeod refused to serve as a Cabinet Minister under Sir Alec Douglas-Home as he disapproved of the procedure by which Sir Alec was selected but later became the Colonial Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was also the editor of the 'Spectator'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Who was shortest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer Iain Macleod?

Kwasi Kwarteng has cut his trip to the International Monetary Fund in Washington, USA short.

Will Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announce a budget U-turn today?

Liz Truss backs mini-budget despite cabinet not being consulted on top tax rate by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Liz Truss admits cabinet not consulted on top tax rate by Chancellor

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has branded the mini-budget “a staggering statement”.

Martin Lewis brands Government mini-budget “a staggering statement”

Dame Emma Thompson takes part in an anti-fracking walk and silent protest at the Cuadrilla site in Preston New Road, Lancashire

Fracking could return to Lancashire as Downing Street hint ban could be lifted

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss delivers an acceptance speech at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster after being announced the winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest in London

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak to become new prime minister

The fracking wells at Preston New Road, Westby, bear Blackpool, were due to be filled in, until the Government gave Cuadrilla a year's reprieve this year amid the energy crisis.

Vow to fight a return of fracking to Lancashire

Tory leadership hopeful and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak poses for a selfie with local party members in Clitheroe

Rishi Sunak visit to Clitheroe

Shifting modes of transport 13 times a year will decrease the emissions of carbo...

Mo Farah was at the centre of a new BBC documentary

The Real Mo Farah review: Documentary should be required viewing for future PMs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader

'Good riddance': What you made of Boris Johnson's resignation

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader. Picture credit: PA

This is what Boris Johnson said in his speech to the nation today

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