Labour candidate accused of copying opposition’s leaflet
EXCLUSIVE: A Labour candidate standing in Bradford’s Toller Ward has been accused of plagiarising an Independent candidate’s leaflet. Cllr Amir Hussain, who has held the ward for the past 16 years as a Labour More...
UKIP billboard van to tour Bradford constituencies
Bradford residents have been urged to honk and show their support when they see the new UKIP billboard van touring the city. Lois Wood (Royds), UKIP chair Jason Smith, and James Vasey (Clayton & Fairweather More...
UKIP councillor says accounts were hacked after vile messages sent out
EXCLUSIVE: A UKIP councillor in Keighley says he was hacked after comments were made online in his name, including one joke about drowning asylum seekers and Scots. Cllr Brian Morris. Cllr Brian Morris of the Keighley More...
Police investigate site for comments made against Bradford election candidate
West Yorkshire Police are investigating a website containing details of an election candidate in the constituency of Bradford West. At the Bradford West hustings event. Image: Riaz Ahmed/Studio68 Photography. The More...
Gay-friendly Yorkshire pub comes out in support of UKIP
A gay-friendly pub in Wakefield has shocked a minority of its customers by declaring support for the UKIP party. The Harewood Arms. The Harewood Arms in Wakefield, which is known for proudly flying the rainbow flag, More...
Labour candidate victim of ‘smears’ defended by Tory fighting for same seat
Image: George Grant. A Conservative parliamentary candidate, including a former Tory party chair, has defended a Labour parliamentary candidate who has been victim to an alleged ‘smear campaign’. Baroness More...
Four councillors rejoin George Galloway’s Respect party
Four independent councillors from Bradford have rejoined the Respect Party, it has been confirmed. George Galloway MP. Faisal Khan (Bradford Moor), Alyas Karmani (Little Horton), Ishtiaq Ahmed (Manningham) and Ruqayyah More...
Long-serving Labour member defects to Respect party
A long-serving Labour member has defected to George Galloway’s Respect party, saying Labour “no longer represents the aspirations and hopes of working people.” (l-r) Arshad Ali, George Galloway MP, and Adrian More...