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Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge – I will fight for the green belt, says victorious Sir Gavin

Sir Gavin Williamson pledged to make protecting the green belt his priority after being elected to represent the new Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge constituency.

Local elections 2024|Jul 5, 2024
Supporting image for story: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge – I will fight for the green belt, says victorious Sir Gavin
Supporting image for story: General Election 2024: Greens will contest all three seats in Black Country borough
General Election 2024: Greens will contest all three seats in Black Country borough
Local elections 2024|Jun 14, 2024
Supporting image for story: 'Karma has bit Rishi Sunak on the backside' – Andy Richardson on the Tory's disastrous election campaign
'Karma has bit Rishi Sunak on the backside' – Andy Richardson on the Tory's disastrous election campaign
Local elections 2024|Jun 12, 2024
Supporting image for story: 'We don't trust you': Readers provide their damning verdict on politicians in charge
'We don't trust you': Readers provide their damning verdict on politicians in charge
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Local elections 2024|Jun 10, 2024
Supporting image for story: Tories remain in charge of Dudley Council
Tories remain in charge of Dudley Council
Dudley|May 17, 2024
Supporting image for story: Tories look set to remain in charge of Dudley Council despite losing 11 seats
Tories look set to remain in charge of Dudley Council despite losing 11 seats
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Dudley|May 15, 2024
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council in limbo after no party takes overall control in local elections
Dudley Council in limbo after no party takes overall control in local elections
Dudley|May 8, 2024

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Starmer hails ‘phenomenal’ West Midlands result in shock victory over Tories
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Who is Richard Parker? New West Midlands Mayor's career and priorities after election win
Local elections 2024|May 4, 2024
Supporting image for story: Latest West Midlands Mayor election results as first area declares
Latest West Midlands Mayor election results as first area declares
Local elections 2024|May 4, 2024
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Mayoral election result: Labour's Richard Parker beats Andy Street by just 1,500 votes
West Midlands Mayoral election result: Labour's Richard Parker beats Andy Street by just 1,500 votes
Local elections 2024|May 4, 2024
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire PCC election: Conservative candidate re-elected but with majority slashed
Staffordshire PCC election: Conservative candidate re-elected but with majority slashed
Crime|May 3, 2024
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West Mercia PCC election: Tory winner issues warning to party after collapse in support
Crime|May 3, 2024
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Conservative John Campion re-elected as West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner
Crime|May 3, 2024
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Wolverhampton Council election result: Labour delight as they take another seat off Tories
Wolverhampton|May 3, 2024

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Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother
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