York Conservative Council Group Leader reacts to the new Prime Minister Monday, 20 July, 2026 Cllr Chris Steward said ‘Whilst I don’t believe a change of Prime Minister should necessitate a General Election when the Conservatives changed leader all key Labour people – especially Andy Burnham – were adamant that there should be one. There is therefore a huge stink of hypocrisy about Burnham’s arrival, in fact of record levels given he was not even an MP at the time of the General Election.... Local News
Conservatives criticise Labour spin as residents complain about Hazel Court tip booking system 3rd July 2026 York’s Conservative councillors have continued to criticise Labour requiring residents to pre book a time slot at the tip, as three months in the council has... Local News
Conservatives criticise Labour’s latest war on car users 30th June 2026 City of York Conservative Group has criticised Labour’s plan to push ahead with a trial closure for cars in much of the areas around Rougier Street. The trial... Local News
Boundary Commission proposals for City of York Council 28th April 2026 The Local Government Boundary Commission's recommendations for the new boundaries for City of York Council have today gone live. You can see full details of the... Local News
Lobbying Luke or Lying Luke 16th April 2026 This seems to be the stark question that many York Outer residents are asking about their MP Luke Charters, after letters went out from him (paid for by us the... Local News
Conservatives slam £28 million Labour / Lib Dem blowout overspend 13th March 2026 York’s Conservative Group has slammed the total inefficiency of the current Labour administration and previous Lib Dem administration which mean that work to... Local News
York Conservatives criticise Labour making the main tip pre book only 20th February 2026 York’s Conservative councillors have criticised this week’s announcement from York’s Labour Council that from Monday, 2nd March it is to introduce a pre-booked... Local News
York Conservatives Prioritise Frontline in Budget Amendment 6th February 2026 City of York’s Conservative Group will submit two amendments to Budget Council on 12th February; focused on cutting bureaucracy and instead delivering on the... Local News
Conservatives criticise debt fuelled York Labour Budget as Government settlement disappoints 21st January 2026 York’s Conservatives have criticised the proposed City of York Council Labour budget, papers for which were published on 19th January. The Conservatives will be... Local News
York Press article: Cllr Chris Steward reflects on recent Copmanthorpe events 13th January 2026 I once joked at council that I was a man of few words, but most know that is not true. I have lots to say on most things and am very passionate about politics... Local News
Keir Starmer Resigns 22nd June 2026 The pressure has been building for weeks, and now finally Starmer has done the right thing. National News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
Kemi Delivers ‘New Economic Revolution’ Speech 18th June 2026 Britain needs a new economic revolution just like the industrial revolution. National News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
