Politics

Veteran Salford councillor resigns from the Labour Party

Veteran Salford councillor resigns from the Labour Party

A veteran Salford councillor has resigned from the Labour Party after claiming it has “lost its moral compass and no […]

"We just want peace" - Salford Ukrainian community cling onto hope amid political turmoil

“We just want peace” – Salford Ukrainian community cling onto hope amid political turmoil

February marks three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which took place in 2022. Now, Salford looks inwards, at […]

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Salford councillor joins medical cannabis advocacy group

Salford Councillor Andrew Walters has become a political advisor for an advocacy group campaigning for the protection of UK medical […]

Paul Dennett at the Plans approved- photo screenshotted from Salford City Council YouTube

Salford Mayor critical of new “unrealistic” housing target increases

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett says new government housing targets from deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner are unrealistic. The new plans […]

Assisted Dying Bill

Salford disability campaigner joins protest outside Parliament against ‘assisted dying’ as MPs vote to support it

A Salford disability campaigner spoke out against ‘assisted dying’ in protests outside Parliament as MPs voted to support it. JoAnn […]

How the New Bailey 18-storey building could look (via planning documents)

New tower block planned for Salford Central’s £1bn New Bailey neighbourhood

A new tower block could be built in the New Bailey area of Salford Central. The 18-storey block, which could […]

John Prescott at a Labour Party event in Crawley.

John Prescott dies aged 86: Salford politicians pay tribute to ‘a Labour Party giant’

Tributes have poured in from Salford politicians after the death of former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, 86, was announced […]

Rebecca Long-Bailey
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Salford MP fears coercion and pressure over ‘assisted dying’ plans

Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey has called for more safeguards in any ‘assisted dying’ legislation because of the pressures and burdens […]

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More Salford pensioners to receive extra cash support for winter fuel costs

Some Salford pensioners are set to receive a one-off £200 payment towards heating bills over the winter period. The project […]