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All the latest Political and politics news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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Bedford Mayor launches manifesto for re-election

Bedford's Mayor, Dave Hodgson, has launched his bid for re-election at the Mayoral and local council elections on 2 May this year. The Liberal Democrat Mayor says...
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Christchurch and social media reform

MARCH: On Friday we woke to the terrible news that 50 innocent lives had been taken in New Zealand’s worst terrorist attack on two mosques...
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Conservatives launch their Bedford Borough Mayoral manifesto

Conservative Bedford Borough Mayoral Candidate, Gianni Carofano has launched his mayoral manifesto, which he says will give Bedford what residents have told him they want for the Borough....
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I’m encouraging everyone to have their say on East West Rail

March: The Government invests too little, too rarely in our infrastructure, so when major upgrades do happen, they need to be of as much benefit as possible for our communities.
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77% back council tax increase to recruit more Bedfordshire police officers

March: Earlier this year, I consulted residents of Bedfordshire and asked for your opinion on whether or not you would be prepared to contribute an extra £2 per month...
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Brexit update

February: There is a chance that by the time this article reaches publication there may be yet more changes, but as Brexit gets closer I continue to firmly believe in the importance of avoiding ‘no deal’. 
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“Mayor has failed Bedford Borough” – Conservative Mayoral candidate comes out fighting

With less than 100 days to go until Bedfodians take to the polling stations to decide who will be the the elected Mayor of Bedford Borough, the Conservative candidate, Cllr Gianni Carofano, has...
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Would you pay £2 more in Council Tax to increase police funding?

January: I am consulting with you to understand whether or not you are prepared to contribute just £2 extra per month through your Council Tax to help increase the number...
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Oz, the award-winning Bedfordshire Police dog, retires

Oz, the award-winning police dog, who has helped to catch criminals on the run and acted as a Public Order and Firearms Support Dog across Beds, Herts and Cambs, has retired...
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Not-So-Happy New Year for Bedford’s rail users

January: Sadly it wasn’t a Happy New Year for Bedford rail users last week, with fares rising by over 3%. This is simply indefensible. Bedford rail users have had fast intercity...
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