MPs

Ashley Dalton, Labour MP West Lancashire

Political Comment: Lancashire Labour MPs unite in urging Reform-led County Counc...

Lizzi Collinge MP (Morecambe and Lunesdale, Labour) in the House of Commons Chamber.

MPs vote against government plans for cuts to benefits

The Big Ben and Palace of Westminster under a clear blue London sky.

Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Foreve...

Brewery Lane - the three-acre site located on Brewery Lane could be transformed into a vibrant, mixed-use destination.

Derelict brewery site in city snapped up by developers

Morecambe MP Lizzi Collinge speaking in the House of Commons.

MP welcomes Winter Fuel Allowance U-turn

Cat Smith and Girlguiding leaders. Photo credit: Duolingo 2025

MP wins £10,000 for Lancaster and Garstang Girlguiding

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

An artist's impression of what the new housing might look like.

Council leader gives update on Skerton High School housing plans

Lizzi Collinge MP

The spring statement

Lizzi Collinge MP and Lucy Powell outside Dales Butchers in Kirkby Lonsdale

MP Lizzi Collinge invites Leader of the House to constituency

Researchers have developed a tool to measure local community resilience

New tool to gauge community resilience praised by MPs

Morecambe and Lunesdale MP Lizzi Collinge.

MP calls for UK voting system overhaul following House of Commons debate

£40m funding will see a groundbreaking transformation of the north west's power network.

£40m funding will see groundbreaking transformation of power network

Historic names are set to disappear from the local government map in Lancashire

Every council in Lancashire set to be scrapped - just not yet

The Lancashire council leaders who do not want a local authority shake-up - [clockwise from top left] Karen Buckley (Conservative, Fylde); Phillippa Williamson (Conservative, Lancashire County Council); Asjad Mahmood (Independent, Pendle); Afrasiab Anwar (Independent, Burnley); Stephen Atkinson (Conservative, Ribble Valley); Caroline Jackson (Green Party, Lancaster); and Michael Vincent (Conservative, Wyre)

'Don't do it': Lancashire leaders bid to block council abolition plan

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

Campaigners both for and against turn out as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Countries that have legalised assisted dying as MPs vote on bill

The Lancashire council map could soon be radically redrawn

‘Let the people decide’: call for Lancs referendum over council scrappage plan

What future for Lancashire's 15 councils?

Bid to abolish every council in Lancashire and bring in an elected mayor

Phillip Black at Lancaster City Council. Pic: Robbie MacDonald LDRS. Approved for partners.

Councils move to forge better relationship after Frontierland tax controversy

Chris Packham is calling in Lancaster residents to write to their MP on the issue of trophy hunting - Animal News Agency

Chris Packham calls for Lancaster residents to write to their MP on the issue of...

(Photos: Getty Images)

1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

Does Lancashire need its own Andy Burnham to fly the flag for the county?

New government ‘wants Lancashire to have an Andy Burnham-style elected mayor’

Sir Lindsay Hoyle speaks to MPs as he accepts the role of Speaker, who is responsible for the Commons debates at the Palace of Westminster, London

MPs re-elect Sir Lindsay Hoyle as Commons Speaker

Lancashire flag

Live General Election 2024 Lancs: The results and reaction as Labour wins

The ballot papers are being counted in Ashton Hall and another room in Lancaster town hall.

Waiting game until election results are announced

Lancaster Town Hall. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

A quick reminder of election candidates as voting day dawns

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

The signing of Lancashire's devolution deal in November - but has the election turned the smiles to uncertainty? [From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

General election derails Lancashire's devolution deal at the eleventh hour

From left to right: Dr Eduardo Martinez-Cesena, Professor Paul Jarman, Dr Robin Preece, Lord Howell

Parliamentarians and industry experts attend University of Manchester resilience...

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

Lights go out in the House of Lords.

Watch: House of Lords lights go out during minister’s speech

Tom Heap. Photo: BBC

Going Green: It is vital to vote and safeguard our future

placeholder image

Lancaster expert presents evidence on equality at work to MPs ahead of Internati...

Roads, railways and buses could benefit from the fund

'Once in a generation’ transport revolution promised for Lancashire

We can all help by making small changes. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Change can happen at all levels and it all counts

Golfers are pictured on a course against the backdrop of EDF's Heysham 2 Nuclear Power Station in north-west England, on September 24, 2008. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Future of power stations on political agenda

Heysham 1 power station.

Council leader urges support for extension of nuclear power stations

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood Cat Smith with scientist Dr Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs at Parliament to lobby for action on the climate emergency.

Scientist meets local MP in Parliament to lobby for action on climate emergency

MP David Morris at a recent celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Lune Valley swimming pool being open.

Village swimming pool awarded £17k from government support fund

Crispin Blunt has admitted he was the Tory MP arrested over the suspicion of rape

Senior Tory names himself as MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

MPs are warning the Government to do more to tackle the increase in smart devices being used in domestic abuse cases

MPs warn of baby monitors and smart speakers enabling domestic abuse

News you can trust since 1837

©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice