Politics

Photo of Paul Dennett and councillors discussing pension credits. Taken by Andrew Brunt

Salford Mayor urges residents to claim pension credit as £8.6m remains unclaimed 

Over 3,700 eligible residents are being encouraged to claim pension credits to support their bills this winter with many set […]

Rubbish dumped in the Salford Quays.

Project to be launched to clean rubbish across Salford waterways

A project has been launched by Salford City Council to stop the clogging of rubbish amongst Salford waterways. The project […]

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How did your local MPs vote in the Winter Fuel Payments?

Following the decision yesterday, that saw the government cut the Winter Fuel Payments, it means millions will lose access to […]

Rebecca Long-Bailey
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Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey doesn’t vote on cut to Winter Fuel Payments

Millions of pensioners across the country will feel the effects this winter as the government wins votes on the cut.  […]

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Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey suspended over two-child benefit cap

The Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey and six others have had the whip suspended after voting against the two-child benefit cap. […]

“We need someone who actually cares” – What does Salford expect from politicians next?

“We need someone who actually cares” – What does Salford expect from politicians next?

“I want less promises and more actions in Salford,” said Paul, who wants the next set of politicians to make […]

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General election candidates announced for Salford

A total of 15 parliamentary candidates are standing in the general election for Salford’s two constituencies. Candidates had a deadline […]