Labour

The vote takes place on May 1

Local elections: The 5 main parties tell you why they should get your vote

Hertfordshire County Council

100s nominated for Herts local elections as Dacorum candidates are revealed

Cllr Sally Symington is the new leader of Dacorum Borough Council. Permission for use for LDRS partners.

Dacorum Borough Council elects new leader after investigation fallout

David Taylor MP

Political opinion: Hemel MP backs Labour's tough new plans to stop small boats

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

Hertfordshire County Council

Additional pothole funding left off Hertfordshire County Council's budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Local elections to go ahead in Hertfordshire despite delays elsewhere in UK

Stars including Bill Bailey (pictured) are backing calls for the ban to be enacted quickly - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Hemel residents t...

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

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

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

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

A song protesting about a government decision to cut the winter fuel allowance is a surprise contender for the Christmas number one.

Tom Morton

A list of this year's most popular baby names has been compiled by Herts County Council

Herts County councillors react to proposals in Devolution White Paper

Richard Roberts, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council

Council slams Government budget's impact on businesses and farmers

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

Newly-elected Cllr Lin Greenfield with Cllr Pete Hannell, fellow Labour representative for Bennetts End ward, and David Taylor, Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead, after the result was declared. Credit: Christopher Day/LDRS. Permission for use for LDRS pa

Labour and the Conservatives gain seat in Dacorum after by-elections

David Taylor is Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead. Credit: David Taylor MP.

Hemel Hempstead MP makes health campus pledge during maiden speech in Parliament

Linda Greenfield is the Labour candidate for Bennetts End ward. Credit: Labour party.

Meet the candidates standing for election to become Hemel councillor

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

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves carries the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street on October 30, 2024 (Photo by Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Hertfordshire party leaders respond to Chancellor’s Autumn Budget

Victoria Collins MP

Victoria Collins MP calls on the government to increase support for community en...

Hertfordshire County Council Leader Councillor Richard Roberts

Hertfordshire County Council leader concerned budget could 'damage' businesses

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

Mohamed and David Taylor MP with the team from Yalla Yalla on the Old Town High Street.

Mohamed Fawzi announced as Labour’s candidate for the Town Ward by-election.

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

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

Watch politics expert Dr Steve McCabe detail who may feel the pinch following the budget.

Jessica Martin

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

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: Lessons for the new gover...

Looking out for Bennetts End

Labour announce candidate for Bennetts End by-election

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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

File photo of an elderly woman holding gas bill in front of radiator

Hertfordshire County Council calls for winter fuel payment to be re-instated

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

Hertfordshire County Council

Herts County Council £20.9m overspend linked to costs of children in care

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”

Figures show that obesity admissions across Hertfordshire have fallen slightly over the past year, a trend that goes against the national picture

Obesity fall across Hertfordshire goes against national trend

MPs argued the SEND system is failing children with additional needs in Hertfordshire.

Girl who attempted taking her own life highlighted in debate on SEND provision

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

Watch the moment police arrest 28-year-old Jordan Parlour who called for 'every man and his dog' to attack a hotel housing asylum seekers.

Chris Burn

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

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire Council wants to work 'collaboratively' with new government

David has been sworn is the new MP for Hemel Hempstead.

How to contact your new MP

New data shows 154 people in Dacorum died due to respiratory illness in 2022.

Figures show the number of people in Dacorum who die due to respiratory disease

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

Victoria Collins MP (Harpenden and Berkhamsted) and Daisy Cooper MP (St Albans). Image supplied on behalf of Victoria Collins.

Collins to "fight for a fair deal" in newly created Berkhamsted constituency

David Taylor. MP for Hemel Hempstead. Elected July 5, 2024. Image supplied by David Taylor

Labour's David Taylor reacts to being Hemel's new MP

Conservative leader of the county council Richard Roberts (left) and leading Labour politician Nigel Bell

Hertfordshire's political leaders react to General Election results

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