Politics

A Yorkshire Tory candidate has said our towns are in “dire need of help from government” as he dismissed claims a Town’s Fund announced by Boris Johnson would go little way to heal the wounds of austerity.

With the UK heading back to the polls on December 12, we have taken a look at what has happened in recent votes in Calderdale.

Thousands of EU citizens in Calderdale could lose their automatic right to vote in elections following Brexit.

Rail operator Northern was "surprised" by the government's announcement that the franchise may be renationalised, according to a senior figure at the company.

Sir Patrick Stewart is helping to foot the bill for campaigners taking part in 'Together For The Final Say' march this Saturday.

The UK and EU have agreed a Brexit deal - just hours before a crunch summit.

A council of the people, by the people, for the people. Yes, this sounds cheesy.

I would like to start by thanking all those who have attended events organised by the Brighouse Art Festival.

The ongoing Brexit saga and social media are contributing to the rise in hate crime, according to West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be in West Yorkshire today as he launches a national campaign to recruit 20,000 police officers over the next three years.

Former Sheffield Lord Mayor Magid Magid may only have four months as an MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber but he's determined to make as much noise as possible in his new role, including a tour of the region he represents. Rob Parsons reports.

Today the Brexit party have announced the first 50 prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPC) that are standing for the party in the next general election, with 50 more to be revealed on Monday and another 50 the following day.

West Yorkshire tourists litter Scarborough's sea and beaches because of their 'mentality', a Scarborough councillor has claimed.

I would like to start by thanking the residents of the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe ward that voted for me in the local elections back in May for another term in office, I would also like to thanks the many constituents and friends who helped me in the run up to the elections.