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Labour MPs in Northamptonshire have spoken out on Keir Starmer's recent announcement that he will resign as Prime Minister. Credit: House of Commons

Northamptonshire MPs share their views on Keir Starmer's resignation

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The council's annual meeting will be held at The Guildhall tonight (Thursday May 15). Mark Arnull (inset) has been elected as Reform's leader.

Reform leader and newly elected councillors to meet for the first time TONIGHT

Sally Keeble (left), Dan Lister (top right) and Jonathan Harris have taken up leadership positions on West Northamptonshire Council after the local elections last week.
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New opposition leaders speak out after Reform takes charge

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Live West Northamptonshire Council local elections 2025: Reform take control over WNC

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Farmers stage tractor protest in Kettering and Wellingborough

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All 144 candidates across Northamptonshire were invited up onto the KLV stage at the end of the night. (Image: Nadia Lincoln LDRS)

Nigel Farage vows to 'fight a big campaign' in Northamptonshire

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts
Labour’s Spring Statement wasn’t as brutal as feared - but can it undo last week’s cuts? 💰
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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

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Number of companies in Northamptonshire hits record high

One Angel Square, West Northamptonshire Council.
Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Budget passed including council tax rise despite criticism from opposition

Stars are backing calls for the ban to be enacted quickly - Animal News Agency

Stars need help of Daventry residents to speed up ban on trophy hunting imports ...

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

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A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

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Daventry residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

A-List stars appeal to Daventry residents to help them get trophy hunting banned...

Stuart Andrew MP alongside local farmers during NFU protest in London.

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Stuart Andrew MP speaking in the House of Commons.

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A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Stuart Andrew MP alongside Conservative Party MPs

Stuart Andrew MP joins NFU protest

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise
Reeves revealed a historic tax increase, aiming to fix public finances and restore services 💰
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Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

Jess Phillips MP speaking at The Rally Against Violence Towards Women and Girls at Labour conference.

Minister says stopping VAWG should be everyone’s “core business”

12,000 residents across Northamptonshire will still be entitled to winter fuel payments after means testing

12,000 county residents still entitled to winter fuel payments

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the current curriculum is holding both schools and children back (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

How Labour could overhaul England's 'outdated' curriculum and exams

Jordan Parlour called for attack on asylum seeker hotel.

Watch: Police arrest man who called for attack on asylum seeker hotel

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

Most UK schoolchildren are required to wear uniforms to school (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Why Labour has promised to limit branded school uniform items

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour
From free breakfasts to thousands of new teachers, Labour has promised to change our schools 👩‍🏫
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Defeated Labour candidate selected as crime commissioner's preferred deputy

Top row from left to right: Mike Reader for Northampton South, Lucy Rigby for Northampton North, Sarah Bool for South Northamptonshire and Stuart Andrew for Daventry.Bottom row from left to right: Lee Barron for Corby and East Northamptonshire, Rosie Wrighting for Kettering and Gen Kitchen for Wellingborough and Rushden.

Full General Election 2024 results across all seven seats in Northants

Conservative Stuart Andrews is the new MP for Daventry. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

'We must sort ourselves out': Conservatives HOLD Daventry seat

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Keir Starmer says he went to see Taylor Swift in concert and his favourite song is 'Change'. Credit: ODN/ Inset: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Watch: Keir Starmer took kids to Eras and reveals favourite Swift song

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Which way to vote to stay squeaky green?

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I went into labour during a Taylor Swift gig and I kept dancing

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

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Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

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