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Bedford mayor plans 2027 re-election bid amid warnings of political shake-up

Bedford’s mayor has said he intends to stand for re-election next year, arguing voters should judge his record after four years in office and warning that political control of the council...

Bedford’s “Reform voters are not racist” – but some party policies are “xenophobic”

A health minister has insisted that the Bedfordians who choose to back Reform UK at the general election are “not racist” – but said some of the party’s policies are “deeply xenophobic” and...

Reform UK confirms Central Bedfordshire councillor has joined party

A former member of the Independent ruling group on Central Bedfordshire Council has joined Reform UK. Houghton Regis East cllr Pat Hamill stepped down from his role as chairman of...

Reform UK candidate says VAT on school fees could “impact every child in Bedford”

The proposed VAT on school fees could impact every child in Bedford and the surrounding areas, the Reform UK candidate for Bedford has said. Matt Lansley said Labour’s election pledge will...

North Bedfordshire Reform UK candidate says Reform UK will “upset the French”

The Reform UK candidate for North Bedfordshire said the country is in a terrible state, but that her party can fix it. Pippa Clayton added that she’s pleased Nigel Farage has come out of retirement...

Voters are “disgusted” by major parties says Bedford & Kempston Reform UK candidate

The Reform UK candidate for Bedford said constituents are “disgusted by the two major parties” and his party is the real vote for change. Matt Lansley said: “Millions of people...

Letters: “Farage has been holding the map while recent PM’s have driven UK into a ditch”

In their letter published on 24 June, Mr. or Ms. J. Whiten is mistaken on several levels. There has only been one ‘scheduled’ general election in the UK: that of 7 May 2015 upon the expiration of the Tory-Lib Dem...

Letters: “Bafflingly underdeveloped” views of Nigel Farage

A recent letter said that Nigel Farage had shown "authentic leadership and vision" and I was somewhat confused by that. I note that the letter writer didn't cite any examples of leadership that Mr Farage had shown...

Letters: “The only person showing authentic leadership and vision is Nigel Farage”

With the upcoming General Election on 4 July 2024, Bedford is given a fresh choice to vote for a candidate that will put Bedford first. With scheduled General Elections (traditional date being...

Poll says Labour will sweep the board in Bedford Borough constituencies

The results of a constituency-level MRP poll has suggested Labour will take all three seats covering Bedford Borough in the forthcoming 4 July elections, which are just two weeks...

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