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Politics

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

The local election to be held on the 7th of May 2026, Leeds could be the most fascinating contest in 16 years, when potentially, Leeds City Council could go into

April 11, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·Politics

Community control at heart of £20m plan for East Leeds

A £20 million investment is set to breathe new life into Seacroft North and Monkswood and, for once, it will be local people who

October 22, 2025

Community·Monkswood·Politics·Seacroft

Defending the communities we love

As voices from both the far-left and far-right grow louder and more aggressive, our communities are being pulled apart. Simple slogans like “Stop the

October 15, 2025

Community·Community Safety·General News·Politics

Leeds East MP Richard Burgon votes against cutting the winter fuel allowance

Leeds East MP Richard Burgon has spoken out after voting against Labour’s cuts to the winter fuel allowance. The Labour government yesterday held off a

September 11, 2024

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·General News·Politics

Labour MP Pledges to Revitalise East Leeds Communities After Re-Election

A Selby MP is pushing to revive historic pubs in East Leeds, which have been closed for years. Keir Mather, 25, who was re-elected

August 20, 2024

Garforth·Gipton·Latest News·Politics

Leeds East MP ‘disappointed’ over suspension of whip

Leeds East MP Richard Burgon is among seven MPs suspended from the Labour Party in response to an early rebellion supporting an amendment to

July 29, 2024

East Leeds·General News·Politics

Leeds MPs tackle Farage over ‘inflaming’ social media post

Two Leeds MPs have called on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to apologise for a social media post about the troubles in Harehills last

July 19, 2024

Community Safety·Community Spirit·General News·Politics

Voters urged to make their mark at general election – list of candidates in Leeds East and Leeds South

Voters in Leeds are encouraged to have their say by taking part in the general election on Thursday. Due to boundary changes some of

July 2, 2024

General News·Politics

Councillors to discuss nursery closures in Gipton, Seacroft and Chapel Allerton

Senior councillors will next week debate proposals to withdraw from running three nurseries in the city to save cash – despite protests from parents.

June 13, 2024

General News·Gipton·Politics

Crossgates Library: Community Battles to Save a Vital Piece of History

The fight to save Crossgates Library continues as Leeds City Council plans to auction it on February 28th, 2024. The community is rallying together

February 9, 2024

Arts & Culture·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Editorial·Education·Events·History & Heritage·Latest News·Politics