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
Local council opposition leader urges Cheltenham residents to shop local 15th March 2019 Despite the inconvenience of the temporary closure of Boots Corner on Cheltenham’s inner ring road, and the threat of 20% increases in council-owned car parks... Local News
A417 Missing Link Route Announced 14th March 2019 The next step in a multi-million pound scheme to upgrade the notorious A417 'Missing Link' has been announced today. The improvement planned for the A417 near... Local News
Cheltenham car park charge increase a ‘Kick in the Teeth’ 8th March 2019 “The announcement of a crippling 20%-plus increase in parking charges in Borough Council-owned car parks is a ‘kick in the teeth’ for Cheltenham’s drivers and... Local News
Labour's Local Plan "A missed opportunity", say Stroud Conservatives 14th December 2018 Labour-led Stroud District Council recently launched its proposed strategy for the Local Plan Review which outlines ideas being considered for housing in our... Local News
Siobhan Baillie selected as Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Stroud 31st July 2018 A successful family solicitor and head of policy for a charity has been selected as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Stroud. Siobhan Baillie has... Local News
Message from the Party Leader, Theresa May 13th July 2016 A message from the leader of the Conservative Party, The Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP. Articles
Candidates confirmed for Conservative Party Leadership Race 5th July 2016 Five candidates have put their names forward to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Westminster News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National 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