Reflections on Recent Events Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 On April 2nd 1982 Argentinian Forces invaded the Falkland Islands. On April 5th a Royal Naval Task Force, including two aircraft carriers, sailed from Portsmouth. It took three days to mobilise and send ships on their way. So why did it take more than a week to get just one ship dispatched to defend RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus? The first duty of any government is to keep its people safe. The government... Opinions
Lib Dems Lack Leadership in Cheltenham 2nd March 2026 The Cheltenham Post, a free newspaper published every two weeks, features columns from all political parties in Cheltenham. Your Chair, Rob Garnham, writes on... Opinions
ANOTHER attack on what makes Cheltenham special 12th August 2019 Lib Dem-dominated Cheltenham Borough Council has launched another attack on one of Cheltenham’s most iconic attractions – this time setting their sights on... Local News
Keep Free Parking in Charlton Kings 16th July 2019 Cheltenham Borough Council is currently proposing to introduce charges for parking at Sixways car park on London Road and Church Piece car park in Charlton... Articles
Conservative Councillor secures commitment for three immediate actions to make Stroud carbon neutral by 2030 12th June 2019 Plans to accelerate Stroud District Council’s ability to reach carbon neutral by 2030 took another step forward on Thursday 6th June when Conservative District... Local News
Cotswold Lib Dems Award Themselves 25% Pay Rise on First Day in Office 15th May 2019 At the first meeting of Cotswold District Council the newly elected Liberal Democrats party have awarded themselves an inflation busting 25% pay-rise. Cotswold... Local News
The unemployment rate at lowest rate since 1974 thanks to this Conservative government 15th May 2019 Figures released today show that in the South West there are 2,811,474 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 317,158 more people have been... Local News
£2.7 million to improve Gloucestershire schools 15th April 2019 On 24 April, Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet will approve plans to spend an extra £2.7 million on our county’s schools over the next year. The extra £2... Local News
Cotswold Conservatives welcome support for local families 8th April 2019 Working families across The Cotswolds can look forward to having more money in their pockets – thanks to a range of new Government measures coming into effect... Local News
Gloucestershire among lowest tax in country 29th March 2019 Government figures released this week show people in Gloucestershire pay lower council tax than in almost any other shire county. The department of Housing... Local News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
