Rishi Sunak is running scared of Parliament... When even the Commons Speaker takes a sarcastic dig at him on his noticeably intermittent appearances in Parliament, then the Prime Minister definitely has a woeful reputation... read more.
Sunak's penchant for helicopter trips is now a Prime Ministerial add-on.
It was a significant moment last night in Matlock Town Hall as a Liberal Democrat led 'Progressive Alliance' took charge of Derbyshire Dales District Council. This was the first time that the Council had not been led by Conservatives in 24 years.
This Thursday, 25 May, will see the Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Green Party celebrate an agreement to run Derbyshire Dales District Council for the next 4 years.
In his letter to the Times our Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for Derbyshire Dales, Robert Court, adds his voice to those calling for the UK's first-past-the-post voting system to be replaced with proportional representation.
Whilst dashing about leafleting, one of the most common concerns I heard on the doorstep was about ageing sewerage systems and the environment. The River Derwent is a beloved feature of our area and used recreationally, both on the water and along its banks.