Politics

North Swindon MP Will Stone (inset) shared a statement in response to the CPS dropping charges in a case related to the death of Harry Parker.

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Swindon MP's message to Harry Parker's family after case dropped

Matt Fiddes and Nigel Farage

Matt Fiddes and Nigel Farage

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Michael Jackson's ex-bodyguard plans to 'stand as Reform MP'

Donald Trump will soon serve his second term as US President.

Donald Trump will soon serve his second term as US President.

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Swindon Adver readers react to Donald Trump winning US election

Will Stone in his MMA fight

Will Stone in his MMA fight

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MP Will Stone defeated in real-life MMA fight

The winner of the Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch seeing Robert Jenrick lose polls.

The winner of the Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch seeing Robert Jenrick lose polls.

Kemi Badenoch to become new Conservative Party leader as Rishi Sunak steps down

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves speak to shoppers and staff at the Morrisons in Dorcan

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves speak to shoppers and staff at the Morrisons in Dorcan

Local government

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More money for council in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses deliberate lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

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

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away.

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away.

Chancellor reveals Inheritance Tax changes in Budget - how will you be affected?

Swindon Stand Up to Racism in London on October 26

Swindon Stand Up to Racism in London on October 26

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Swindon activists travel to London for Stand Up To Racism march

WillStone MP pictured during the general election campaign

WillStone MP pictured during the general election campaign

National government

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MP Will Stone to fight at mixed martial arts competition

Happy Conservatives after Sudha Sri Nikana, centre, wins in Rodbourne Cheney

Happy Conservatives after Sudha Sri Nikana, centre, wins in Rodbourne Cheney

Local government

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Conservatives win Rodbourne Cheney by-election

Sir Robert Buckland

Sir Robert Buckland

National government

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Ex MP Buckland hits out at Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch

Swindon MPs Will Stone and Heidi Alexander, pictured on their first day as MPs following the May

Swindon MPs Will Stone and Heidi Alexander, pictured on their first day as MPs following the May

National government

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Swindon's MPs reflect on theirs and Labours' first 100 days in Government

Swindon Labour's scathing criticism follows Liz Truss' claims that she should have been given more time in office as Prime Minister

Swindon Labour's scathing criticism follows Liz Truss' claims that she should have been given more time in office as Prime Minister

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Claim over 10,000 Swindon families affected by Liz Truss mini budget

Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council

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Councillors united against racism, prejudice, division and violence

Chancellor Rachel Reeves seen here in Swindon cafe Baristocats has joined local counillors in urging people to sign up for pension credit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves seen here in Swindon cafe Baristocats has joined local counillors in urging people to sign up for pension credit

Local government

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Swindon's pensioners urged to sign up for £4000 Pension Credit from DWP

Steve Rouse of Swindon for Europe and Dance Europa

Steve Rouse of Swindon for Europe and Dance Europa

National government

'Viral' Pro-EU dance group will perform again at march on Saturday

A Conservative motion to Swindon Council to urge the governmnet to reverse its Winter Fule Allowance cut has been lost

A Conservative motion to Swindon Council to urge the governmnet to reverse its Winter Fule Allowance cut has been lost

Local government

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Bid to get council to oppose winter fuel allowance cuts fails

Conservative councillors have logded a motion calling for the reversal of winter fuel payment cuts

Conservative councillors have logded a motion calling for the reversal of winter fuel payment cuts

Local government

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Councillors call for winter fuel payment cuts to be reversed

The Electoral Commission believes around 750,000 votes could have been lost at the 2024 General Election because of voter ID limitations

The Electoral Commission believes around 750,000 votes could have been lost at the 2024 General Election because of voter ID limitations

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Voter ID expansion urged after 750k votes possibly lost at 2024 general election

Swindon's MPs Will Stone and Heidi Alexander at the Houses of Parliament

Swindon's MPs Will Stone and Heidi Alexander at the Houses of Parliament

National government

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MPs defend voting to cut pensioner's winter fuel payments

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Will Stone and Heidi Alexander at Westminster on their first day as MPs after 2024 election

Will Stone and Heidi Alexander at Westminster on their first day as MPs after 2024 election

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How did Swindon MPs vote on the Winter Fuel Payment cuts?

Swindon Stand Up To Racism

Swindon Stand Up To Racism

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Anti-racism group calls for support and 'unity, not division'

Pubs in Swindon have been reacting to the government's proposal to ban smoking in pub gardens and other outdoor spaces

Pubs in Swindon have been reacting to the government's proposal to ban smoking in pub gardens and other outdoor spaces

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Pub owners will be 'massively affected' by outdoor smoking ban

The number of no fault evictions in Swindon has increased in the last year, according to new figures

The number of no fault evictions in Swindon has increased in the last year, according to new figures

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More Swindon renters being evicted through no fault of their own

Will Stone and Heidi Alexander and (inset) Nigel Farage

Will Stone and Heidi Alexander and (inset) Nigel Farage

National government

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How much Swindon's two new Labour MPs are making on the side

Building homes in Wichelstowe and the New Eastern Villages mean's Swindon is well-placed to deal with new planning rules, Councillor Marina Strinkovsky says

Building homes in Wichelstowe and the New Eastern Villages mean's Swindon is well-placed to deal with new planning rules, Councillor Marina Strinkovsky says

Local government

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Why building hundreds more houses in Swindon might actually be a good thing

Robert Le Kyng School as a polling station

Robert Le Kyng School as a polling station

Local government

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The number of people without ID turned away at Swindon count

Disorder seen in Sunderland

Disorder seen in Sunderland

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Swindon MP's open letter to the media after riots

Counter-protesters gathered in Swindon to protect potential targets

Counter-protesters gathered in Swindon to protect potential targets

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‘I am proud to call Swindon home’ say residents after no protests

Counter-protestors at a mosque in Swindon in anticipation of a possible anti-immigration demonstration

Counter-protestors at a mosque in Swindon in anticipation of a possible anti-immigration demonstration

Local government

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Swindon locals guard possible targets of rumoured 'far-right protest'

Protests have been seen elsewhere but nothing has happened in Swindon so far

Protests have been seen elsewhere but nothing has happened in Swindon so far

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Protest no-show after Swindon battens down the hatches

Similar protests to this one seen in Aldershot could be happening in Swindon

Similar protests to this one seen in Aldershot could be happening in Swindon

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Town braces itself amid speculation of 'far-right protest' today

Protestors gathered in Swindon town centre to show their support for immigration

Protestors gathered in Swindon town centre to show their support for immigration

Protesters gather in Swindon as riots bring havoc to UK cities

Donald Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania

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What we know so far about the Donald Trump assassination attempt

Video footage showing a gunman opening fire on Donald Trump at a campaign rally has been released

Video footage showing a gunman opening fire on Donald Trump at a campaign rally has been released

Video shows gunman during Donald Trump assassination attempt at campaign rally

Keir Starmer sent his best wishes to Donald Trump following shots being fired at him at a campaign rally

Keir Starmer sent his best wishes to Donald Trump following shots being fired at him at a campaign rally

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Keir Starmer shares he is 'appalled' at attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Sam Mowbray declaring Swindon's election results in a suit, High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Annie Brewster declares results there

Sam Mowbray declaring Swindon's election results in a suit, High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Annie Brewster declares results there

Local government

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Why aren't Swindon's election results announced by someone in a fancy hat?

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves at the Swindon Morrisons

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves at the Swindon Morrisons

National government

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All the times Sir Keir Starmer visited Swindon en route to becoming PM

Will Stone and Heidi Alexander at Westminster on their first day as MPs after 2024 election

Will Stone and Heidi Alexander at Westminster on their first day as MPs after 2024 election

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New Swindon MP sets out his top priorities for the town after election win

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

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'This is a difficult day' Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street 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

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

Newly elected MP Dr Roz Savage speaking in her victory speech at around 6.30am this morning

Newly elected MP Dr Roz Savage speaking in her victory speech at around 6.30am this morning

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History made in new South Cotswolds seat as long-standing Tory ousted

Justin Tomlinson, left, as his defeat in Swindon North is announced

Justin Tomlinson, left, as his defeat in Swindon North is announced

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Justin Tomlinson leaves political stage after 14 years as North Swindon MP

Independent candidate for Swindon North, Debbie Hicks, shouted into a microphone on stage

Independent candidate for Swindon North, Debbie Hicks, shouted into a microphone on stage

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Swindon independent candidate's outburst at podium

Will Stone beams with happiness after being elected

Will Stone beams with happiness after being elected

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New Swindon North MP Will Stone eager to start work

Heidi Alexander after her election for Swindon South

Heidi Alexander after her election for Swindon South

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'Swindon girl' and new MP Heidi Alexander has ambitions for town

Justin Tomlinson and Will Stone hear the result in North Swindon

Justin Tomlinson and Will Stone hear the result in North Swindon

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Labour's Will Stone wins Swindon North to make the town all red

Sir Robert Buckland gamely fronted up to the media after his defeat

Sir Robert Buckland gamely fronted up to the media after his defeat

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Defeated Robert Buckland blasts Conservative party's behaviour

The Labour party celebrates in Swindon after taking both seats

The Labour party celebrates in Swindon after taking both seats

National government

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Heidi Alexander topples former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland in Swindon South

The count continues across the UK with some seats that will affect Swindon Adver readers and locals still to come

The count continues across the UK with some seats that will affect Swindon Adver readers and locals still to come

General Election 2024

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