Tag: politics

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Local elections 2023 forecast: What Salford can expect and what it will say about next year’s general election

With only nine days until the 2023 local elections the clock is ticking fast for parties and their candidates. What […]

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Make your vote count: Final chance for Salfordians to register for voter ID ahead of local elections

Salfordians without valid voter ID are being urged to register for an alternative to allow them to vote in the […]

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Eccles Shopping Centre misses out on £20m while PM’s constituency receives same amount

A bid to bring £20 million of investment to Eccles Shopping centre has been refused by a government scheme. The […]

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On this Day: Frederich Engels’ birthday and its celebration in Salford

Salford’s Working Class Movement Library is hosting a season of Engels themed events to celebrate the birthday and life of […]

“He is a safe pair of hands” – Salford councillor reacts to Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Prime Minister

“He is a safe pair of hands” – Salford councillor reacts to Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Prime Minister

Conservative councillor for Kersal and Broughton Park, Arnold Saunders, believes that Rishi Sunak is the correct candidate to lead their party into the next election.

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Lib Dems claim plans to introduce late-night trams in Salford were blocked by Labour

A furious Lib Dem councillor claims Labour are delaying council debates to block his motion to introduce a late-night tram for Salford.

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Salford Labour MP backs PM’s removal of Covid-19 restrictions

The Labour MP for Blackley and Broughton, Graham Stringer, took to Talk Radio to commend Boris Johnson’s decision to lift all the […]

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“Without them, we would not be able to cope” – Salford City Council announces Real Living Wage increase to £9.90 for care workers

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgovphotos/45061808394   Salford City Council has announced it will pay all social care workers in Salford the Real Living Wage […]