Politics

File photo dated 18/05/98 of deputy prime minister John Prescott at the opening of the Bankside Pier in Southwark, south London. Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.

Why going to school in Ellesmere Port left John Prescott with a 'burning desire'

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

DWP to get direct access to bank accounts under new powers, Chancellor reveals

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

Aphra Brandreth MP and local farmer Neil Matthews at Poplar Hall Farm, Tattenhall.

Aphra Brandreth MP and local farmer Neil Matthews at Poplar Hall Farm, Tattenhall.

Cheshire MP presents Livestock Worrying Bill in Parliament

Aphra Brandreth MP speaking in the House of Commons. Picture: Parliamentlive.tv.

Aphra Brandreth MP speaking in the House of Commons. Picture: Parliamentlive.tv.

Cheshire MP calls for debate on mental health in farming communities

MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, paid a visit to Severn Trent's Chester Resilience scheme to learn more about the project, meet the team and see the progress that has been made.

MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, paid a visit to Severn Trent's Chester Resilience scheme to learn more about the project, meet the team and see the progress that has been made.

Severn Trent Water

MP sees progress on new Chester 3km water pipe installation

Woodlands Primary School headteacher Dr Victoria Carr with Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders.

Woodlands Primary School headteacher Dr Victoria Carr with Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders.

MP praises Ellesmere Port school's SEND provision and future plans

Carolyn Thomas MS North Wales

Carolyn Thomas MS North Wales

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North Wales politician questions Stanlow HyNet investment

Justin Madders MP with Penny and her guide dog Questa

Justin Madders MP with Penny and her guide dog Questa

Justin Madders MP visits Guide Dogs rejection exhibition

PM Keir Starmer speaks to workers at Encirc, watched by managing director, Sean Murphy.

PM Keir Starmer speaks to workers at Encirc, watched by managing director, Sean Murphy.

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Prime Minister visits factory by Ellesmere Port for £22bn announcement

Sam Dixon, Chester North and Neston MP

Sam Dixon, Chester North and Neston MP

National government

Sam Dixon: Chester North and Neston MP's view from Westminster

Eric Plenderleath and Lord Mayor Cllr Razia Daniels.

Eric Plenderleath and Lord Mayor Cllr Razia Daniels.

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Care home makes former Mayor of Chester's dream come true

Left to right: Sam Rushworth MP; Nick Forbes CBE and Professor Eunice Simmons

Left to right: Sam Rushworth MP; Nick Forbes CBE and Professor Eunice Simmons

University of Chester

University of Chester hosts event at Labour Party Conference

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

22 Kids and Counting

Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed

Cheshire West and Chester Council HQ

Cheshire West and Chester Council HQ

Residents urged to give their views on new Homelessness Strategy

Aphra Brandreth MP and headteacher of The Catholic High School, Chester, Cathryn McKeagney.

Aphra Brandreth MP and headteacher of The Catholic High School, Chester, Cathryn McKeagney.

New MP starts constituency tour with visit to Chester high school

Sir David Davis.

Sir David Davis.

MP says he was quoted £100,000 for Lucy Letby court transcript

Aphra Brandreth MP is embarking on a summer surgery tour.

Aphra Brandreth MP is embarking on a summer surgery tour.

New Chester South and Eddisbury MP in summer surgery tour

Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury with his pet pooch at last year's event

Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury with his pet pooch at last year's event

Dog lovers invited to enter pet pooches in upcoming event

Aphra Brandreth giving her maiden speech in Parliament. Picture: Parliamentlive.tv

Aphra Brandreth giving her maiden speech in Parliament. Picture: Parliamentlive.tv

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New Chester South and Eddisbury MP hails father's act which brought happiness to many

Aphra Brandreth, MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

Aphra Brandreth, MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

New MP Aphra Brandreth: 'Great opportunity' now Chester has two MPs

Samantha Dixon MP has been appointed as Senior Government Whip and Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household.

Samantha Dixon MP has been appointed as Senior Government Whip and Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household.

Chester: Re-elected MP's royal role in Vice-Chamberlain appointment

Justin Madders MP and his new political appointment.

Justin Madders MP and his new political appointment.

National government

Ellesmere Port: MP 'delighted' with new Government role

Newly re-elected MPs Samantha Dixon, Justin Madders and Mike Amesbury.

Newly re-elected MPs Samantha Dixon, Justin Madders and Mike Amesbury.

General Election 2024

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The figures behind re-elected Cheshire West Labour MPs' majorities

Mid Cheshire's first MP, Andrew Cooper (left) with newly elected Cheshire West and Chester councillor for Leftwich ward, Rachel Waterman

Mid Cheshire's first MP, Andrew Cooper (left) with newly elected Cheshire West and Chester councillor for Leftwich ward, Rachel Waterman

National government

Meet Mid Cheshire’s new member of parliament: Who is Andrew Cooper?

Conservative candidate Aphra Brandreth won in Chester South and Eddisbury.

Conservative candidate Aphra Brandreth won in Chester South and Eddisbury.

Local government

Conservatives candidate Aphra Brandreth secures Chester South and Eddisbury seat

Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Labour MP Justin Madders.

Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Labour MP Justin Madders.

Local government

Ellesmere Port MP says Labour must 'restore faith in public service' in speech

There have been 57 Prime Ministers before Keir Starmer in the UK

There have been 57 Prime Ministers before Keir Starmer in the UK

Sir Keir Starmer

'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM

Unlike many politicians, Sir Keir Starmer was not born into a life of privilege.

Unlike many politicians, Sir Keir Starmer was not born into a life of privilege.

How rich is Sir Keir Starmer and how did he make his fortune?

Live: Cheshire West votes in General Election 2024

Live: Cheshire West votes in General Election 2024

General Election 2024

Recap: Cheshire West General Election 2024 results

Some people will be keen to know when the polls shut on July 4 for the 2024 General Election

Some people will be keen to know when the polls shut on July 4 for the 2024 General Election

General Election 2024

What time do the polls close today? All to know for 2024 General Election

The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates

The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates

General Election

Electoral Commission warn of 'abuse and intimidation' at General Election 2024

Its purpose is to predict the number of seats each party will win.

Its purpose is to predict the number of seats each party will win.

General Election 2024

Has the exit poll ever been wrong before? The times in history it got it wrong

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win a Westminster majority

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win a Westminster majority

General Election

Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide

Find out whether you can use you provisional licence to vote in the general election.

Find out whether you can use you provisional licence to vote in the general election.

General Election

Is a provisional licence valid voter ID for UK elections? What you need to know

Beeston and Tarporley Station in 1961

Beeston and Tarporley Station in 1961

National government

What General Election candidates have to say on reopening of railway station

Find out when the result of each Cheshire constituency will be declared

Find out when the result of each Cheshire constituency will be declared

National government

Estimated declaration times of General Election results for Cheshire constituencies

The Zoo has accused Cllr Bryan (inset) of disrupting Monday's hustings.

The Zoo has accused Cllr Bryan (inset) of disrupting Monday's hustings.

Councillor accused of disrupting national event at Chester Zoo

Voters in three new Cheshire parliamentary constituencies will cast their votes on July 4

Voters in three new Cheshire parliamentary constituencies will cast their votes on July 4

General Election 2024

Final candidate lists published for brand new Cheshire parliamentary constituencies

Mike Amesbury, Labour parliamentary candidate for Runcorn and Helsby.

Mike Amesbury, Labour parliamentary candidate for Runcorn and Helsby.

Planning and development

Cheshire: Labour candidate pleased to see work recommenced at 215-home development

Chester North and Neston candidate Simon Eardley.

Chester North and Neston candidate Simon Eardley.

General Election 2024

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Chester North and Neston Tory candidate backs apprenticeships plan

A voter places a ballot paper in the ballot box at the polling station.

A voter places a ballot paper in the ballot box at the polling station.

General Election 2024: The reshaped Cheshire West boundaries

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

General Election 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election

Hundreds gathered at Chester's Town Hall Square to protest against Israel's offensive which has killed more than 35,000 people in Gaza.

Hundreds gathered at Chester's Town Hall Square to protest against Israel's offensive which has killed more than 35,000 people in Gaza.

Crowds gather in Chester to call for Gaza ceasefire

'Enjoyed successes in areas where we do not always win'

Local government

Labour victory in Ellesmere Port by-election

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in the Wolverham by-election

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in the Wolverham by-election

Local government

Voters in Ellesmere Port head to the polls to choose councillor

Angeliki Stogia has been announced as Labour's candidate for the Chester South and Eddisbury constituency in the next General Election.

Angeliki Stogia has been announced as Labour's candidate for the Chester South and Eddisbury constituency in the next General Election.

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Labour announce Angeliki Stogia as Chester South and Eddisbury election candidate

Frank Field has died at the age of 81

Frank Field has died at the age of 81

Ellesmere Port academy pays tribute to trust founder Lord Frank Field

'We continue to appreciate what health workers do for us'

'Better pay will end the self-defeating low wage'

Cllr Matt Bryan was convicted at Chester Magistrates Court

Cllr Matt Bryan was convicted at Chester Magistrates Court

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Driving ban for councillor who was four times over the limit