Politics

Former Fleetwood councillor Colette Fairbanks

Former councillor 'bullied over Brexit views' loses landmark case

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump.

Watch: Donald Trump wins Arizona completing sweep of swing states

Maya Ellis, Labour Party candidate

New Lancashire MP makes call on Government over paternity leave

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Energy Security Ed Miliband, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at the Port of Greenock while on the General Election campaign trail in May

Nine out of ten green boffins threaten to quit jobs if not supported

I reckon the 2000s was the best time to grow up: 43 retro Preston pics

I can't believe it's been so long... 26 pictures of late 1990s Preston

27 throwback pics of '80s Preston, from Fishergate to Gail from Corrie

(Photos: Getty Images)

Winter Fuel Payments: how did my MP vote - full list

Emrys Toman has joined an Action for Children campaign calling for reform to the children’s care system. Credit: submit and PA

‘I never had a home’: Former foster child from Lancs joins campaign

Explainer 5 previous Ticketmaster controversies as UK investigation launched

Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government will “take decisions” on a potential outdoor smoking ban

'Pubs have suffered enough': Residents react to outdoor smoking ban

27 fascinating old school retro pictures of Preston in 1969 & 1970

Teachers have the right to peacefully protest, just like anyone else (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers' rights around protesting and political views explained

Netherby Hall: where history, modern style, and Michelin stars meet

31 brilliant throwback pics of 1980s Leyland, from pet shows to karate
Take a trip down memory lane...
Jack Marshall

13 retro pics of 60s Preston which will have you saying 'I was there!'

Over three decades of Conservative rule in the Ribble Valley came to dramatic end last night as Tory MP Nigel Evans lost his seat to the borough’s first ever Labour MP

I thank Nigel Evans for his service - humility made him distinctive

2024 Mayor for London candidate Count Binface continues his political rallies across the UK this September, promising to Make Earth Great Again (Credit: Provided)

Count Binface continues his to make earth great again this September

Live general election coverage and results in full from across the UK (Photo: Kim Mogg)

Live Farage wins with Starmer set to be next PM - election latest updates

Neil Kinnock falls over on Brighton seafront in 1983.

Funny political stunts gone wrong from elections past

33 exclusive retro pics of Preston in 1974, from North End to politics

L: Burnley's Ian McKellen pictured in 2024. R: Ian poses with Gandalf's stick in 2019. Credit: Getty and submit

Lancashire's Ian Mckellen on his age and the future

We need to get our children off Tik Tok and taking an interest in who runs the country. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: Our kids should have some understanding of politics

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

King William Street, Blackburn

£1.5m to revive high streets in Blackburn and Great Harwood

43 pics of Keir Starmer celebrating with Blackpool South MP Chris Webb
Labour's Chris Webb has been named as the new MP for Blackpool South after a resounding by-election victory.
Jack Marshall

North West trio named in prestigious Sunday Times Young Power List

Some of the new proposals in South Ribble this week.

8 new planning applications this week in South Ribble

The Talbot venue was due to play host to the Real Rebellion event

Far Right gig pulled over fears of skinhead invasion at festival

63 exclusive retro pics of Preston's changing streets down the years

I could go on forever about what made Preston in the 1990s great

Tardy Gate, Lostock Hall, is about to get an injection of cash.

Lostock Hall to be 'beautified' - here's what's happening

The former BBC North West presenter has been flooded with messages of support after announcing her shock cancer diagnosis

Former TV presenter announces shock cancer diagnosis

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

Lubna Kerr. Picture by David Ho/Sandie Knudsen/Headshots Scotland/Forest Light Studios.

Fringe Festival’s final weekend line-up

Keir Mather

Who is Keir Mather? The new Labour MP for Selby and Ainsty

Ben Wallace will step down from his role at the next cabinet reshuffle

Full list of Tory MPs stepping down ahead of next general election

Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary at next cabinet reshuffle

Wyre & Preston North MP Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary

Ben Wallace will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle

Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary

Boris Johnson earns over £21k an hour for his roles outside of politics

Boris Johnson rakes in over £21k as second job earnings revealed

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson

Which Tory MPs have resigned triggering a by-election?

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

Another Tory MP resigns and triggers a third by-election

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Will Boris Johnson stand as an MP in a different seat?

The Plaid Cymru leader announced his resignation after a report found the party had "failed to implement a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment"

Adam Price quits as Plaid Cymru leader after report

Newly-elected councillors Nicky Peet and Jo Hindle-Taylor, pictured moments after they won both seats in the St. Ambrose ward on South Ribble Borough Council

How two Leyland mums campaigning to save a park ended up as councillors

A number of would-be voters have been turned away on local elections day due to newly-introduced photo ID rules, candidates have told NationalWorld. Credit: Getty Images

Local elections 2023: Full results as Tories suffer early losses

Prime minister Rishi Sunak

When will the next general election take place?

Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer publishes tax details

Six Four ITV - Release date, cast, how to watch and episode 1 summary

Six Four ITV - Release date, cast, how to watch and summary