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Councillor Dan Harrison (left) and Joseph Boam, who have been elected as leader and deputy leader, respectively, for Reform UK on Leicestershire County Council

Reform UK selects group leader ahead of first county council meeting

Nigel Farage's party is on track in the polls to win Melton and Syston in a near clean sweep of Leicestershire.

Reform UK out in front for Leicestershire voters, new poll reveals

Leicestershire County Council elections take place on May 1

Melton area candidates announced for county council elections

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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

Leicestershire County Council's Glenfield HQ

Fresh bid to set up single council for Leicestershire

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?

Melton residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

A-List stars appeal to Melton residents to help them get trophy hunting banned -...

Melton Borough Council's Parkside offices

Council row erupts over allegations of 'dodging scrutiny'

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

Even millions of signatures doesn’t guarantee success 😬

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Farmers on one of the coaches which headed to London this morning from the Melton area to join a national protest

Convoy of farmers heads to London to join national protest

Edward Argar MP is supporting local farmers in their opposition to the Family Farm Tax.

Political View column for the Melton Times

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

Edward Argar, MP for Melton and Syston

Melton MP handed shadow cabinet role

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

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

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

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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

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

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

Women are ‘disproportionately’ prosecuted 🤯

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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”

A picture of houses for rent in London

The new Renters’ Rights Bill and how it may affect you

Age Scotland has said the winter fuel payment cut is especially impacting on pensioners north of the Border. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Massive drop in number of Melton pensioners receiving winter fuel payment

Pete Taylor, Gi Group UK

Leading Leicester recruiter reacts to plans for zero hour contract ban

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

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

An elderly man holds cash in his hands as he warms himself in front of a fire - thousands of Melton borough pensioners will now lose winter fuel payments this year(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Nearly 11,000 Melton pensioners to miss out on winter fuel payments

St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray

Plans to transform local hospital services thrown into doubt

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

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

Some of the Melton & Syston candidates pictured on stage during the General Election result announcement early this morning (Friday), from left, Andy Konieczko (Lib Dem), Alastair McQuillan (Green), Zafran Khan (Lab), Marilyn Gordon (Ind) and Pete Morris (Reform UK)

Labour makes big inroads into Tory majority in Melton

Alicia Kearns with her supporters - she was elected Rutland & Stamford MP earlier this morning

Labour win Rushcliffe as Conservatives hold Rutland

Edward Argar celebrates with his supporters after being elected MP for Melton & Syston early this morning

Tories hold Melton seat on 'a truly dreadful' night for the party

GENERAL ELECTION 2024 : Candidates for Melton and Syston constituency - clockwise from top left - Marilyn Gordon (Independent); Edward Argar (Conservative); Zafran Khan (Labour); Andy Konieczko (Liberal Democrats); Pete Morris (Reform UK); Matt Shouler (Rejoin UK); Dr Teck Khong (Alliance for Democracy and Freedom); Alastair McQuillan (Green Party)

Pollsters predict Labour and Tory battle for Melton seat

Prediction polls suggest Melton could elect its first ever Labour MP when the General Election results are announced in the early hours of Friday.

Nick Rennie

Former BBC political reporter Tony Roe pictured in Melton Mowbray Market Place

Election Memories:

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Former BBC political reporter Tony Roe

Tony Roe - my General Election memories

Keir Starmer says he went to see Taylor Swift in concert and his favourite song is 'Change'. Credit: ODN/ Inset: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Watch: Keir Starmer took kids to Eras and reveals favourite Swift song

Source: Unsplash

East Midlands Burnout: 8 in 10 workers won't be able to switch off this summer

Former BBC East Midlands politics reporter Tony Roe

Tony Roe column - memories of General Election reporting

Marion Cotillard (photo: Getty Images)

​Which way to vote to stay squeaky green?

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Andy Konieczko - Liberal Democrats - is standing for the Melton and Syston seat at the General Election on July 4

ELECTION 2024: Andy Konieczko - Liberal Democrats

Tony Roe

Tony Roe column: My memories of covering General Elections for TV

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