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MP Stuart Andrew asked Prime Minister Andy Burnham to 'review' the proposal for Green Hill Solar Farm

Prime Minister quizzed on controversial Northamptonshire solar farm

Mike Reader MP outside local pub

MP tells council it can ‘no longer ignore’ vape and betting shops

Price Bailey have released their new report

Ad Feature British businesses trust Parliament more than MPs do

Families enjoyed live music, military vehicle displays and more during the Armed Forces Day event on Northampton's Market Square on Saturday June 27.

In pictures: Families enjoy live music and more at Armed Forces Day event

Labour MPs in Northamptonshire have spoken out on Keir Starmer's recent announcement that he will resign as Prime Minister. Credit: House of Commons

Northamptonshire MPs share their views on Keir Starmer's resignation

Luke’s parents, Richard Abrahams and Julie Needham, along with many other bereaved families across the UK, are calling for automatic inquests into unexpected sepsis deaths of young people and greater accountability for the hospital trusts involved.

Family of Luke Abrahams call for national enquiry into sepsis deaths

NGH has been called 'not fit for purpose' with many in the town calling for a new and improved site

Hospital responds to ‘not fit for purpose’ claims after many call for new site

Tourism Business Network Guests, Hibiscus at Delapre

Northamptonshire tourism network brings partners together

Labour MPs Lucy Rigby and Mike Reader did not respond to this newspaper's request for comment on the Peter Mandelson saga. Credit: Getty

Labour MPs decline to comment on national party’s handling of Peter Mandelson

South Northants MP Sarah Bool and Daventry MP Stuart Andrew attended to speak in objection to parking charges being introduced in market towns. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

MPs and business owners plead with council to scrap planned parking charges

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage referenced WNC's plans to close asylum seeker hotels in the county at PMQs in November.
Credit: House of Commons

MPs ask Farage to apologise as foreclosure claims on asylum hotels 'not true'

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

NFU Opinion: Labour MPs show opposition to family farm tax in vote

Pip Jeyes from Jeyes of Earls Barton was in attendance at last week’s Northamptonshire Day Parliamentary Reception, and spoke to the Chronicle & Echo about On The Map Northamptonshire.

On The Map: Meet the group fighting for the county to secure a brown road sign

Northampton MPs Mike Reader and Lucy Rigby have welcomed the return of Sure Start-style services

Northampton MPs welcome the return of Sure Start

Date clocks go back this month and why clocks change on a weekend.

Date clocks go back this month - why clocks change on a weekend

Farmer Jane Bassett, NFU Midlands chair

Drive for progressive policies to help county family farms continues
While the NFU’s Back British Farming Day may be behind us, the work readily continues in the county and Westminster to call on our MPs for policies that truly value the contribution of our farms and encourage growth, writes farmer Jane Bassett.
Olly Cartwright

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

Opinion: Call for Northampton MPs to support food production and show support on...

Mike Reader MP speaking in the chamber on e-scooters

Mike Reader MP takes action on e-scooter nuisance in Northampton

Farmers with the police

NFU discusses sector challenges, rural crime and fire prevention at show

SENDS 4 Dad was founded by Paul Meadows and the group has continued to push the important message that it is society that disables SEND children, and they need to be taught to appreciate themselves.

SEND fathers community proud to attend parliament to discuss ‘invisible crisis’

Mike Reader MP on a recent visit to NGH

Political Opinion: The Diary of an MP - A year on the job, in numbers

Stop The Family Farm Tax

Political Opinion: Family farm tax will not achieve government intentions, says ...

68 per cent of parents agree with the charter

Ad Feature Breakfast charter launched as 8 in 10 parents fear poor school meals

Crips Against Cuts in action on a stall in Northampton Town Centre

Opinion: Northants campaigners demand that MPs reverse welfare cuts

Disabled campaigners from across Northamptonshire fighting back against welfare cuts

Campaigners urge all Northants MPs to vote against welfare cuts

The Big Ben and Palace of Westminster under a clear blue London sky.

Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Foreve...

How our Northamptonshire MPs voted on assisted dying. Image: Parliament TV

Find our how your Northamptonshire MPs voted on assisted dying
MPs have narrowly voted in favour of legalising assisted dying
Kate Cronin

Oak Apple Day Celebrations in Northampton

Opinion: We have a powerful sporting and cultural heritage in Northampton – so l...

Mike Reader MP visiting Valentine's Bistro in Upton

Mike Reader Column: The Diary of an MP

Aston Martin is limiting US imports amid the US tariffs battle.

UK firms might be forced to accept cash to "protect vulnerable"

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

A butchery demonstration as part of the visit.

Northamptonshire MP visits a progressive livestock farm as part of the NFU Food ...

Station Manager Martin Steers and Kate Ironside and Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Northampton

NLive Radio launches weekly local politics show to cover local elections

The Red Lion

Lobbying licensee campaigning against crisis facing the hospitality sector

The Northants Litter Wombles have worked hard to see the installation of the county’s first ‘Deposit Return Scheme’ machine, in collaboration with installer Trovr and the University of Northampton.

Tidy Our Town: Machine which incentivises recycling to be placed at University

DWSM - SGB-19476 - Alan Wilson on site at Overstone Gate

Northamptonshire developer highlights apprentices for National Apprenticeship We...

Mike Reader MP on farm during the Arla visit

County MP tours a farm and the UK’s biggest fresh milk plant as part of the NFU ...

Researchers have developed a tool to measure local community resilience

New tool to gauge community resilience praised by MPs

UON

Damning open letter slams University over planned £13m in budget cuts

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

Campaigners both for and against turn out as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Countries that have legalised assisted dying as MPs vote on bill

Serving personnel, cadets and veterans took part in the parade around Northampton town centre on Sunday (November 10), before a service at All Saints Church and a wreath-laying ceremony.

61 pictures of Remembrance Sunday 2024 parade and service in Northampton

Northampton's Guildhall

MPs unite against WNC's proposed plans to 'convert Guildhall into a hotel'

Chris Packham is calling for Northants residents to write to their MP - Animal News Agency

Chris Packham calls on Northants residents to write to their MP on the issue of ...

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1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

Here's a list of WNC Councillor’s who had allowances of over £30,000 in the 2023/2024 financial year

Revealed: Top earning WNC councillors with allowances over £30k for 2023/2024

Joe Stanley, Northamptonshire NFU chair, is calling for county farms to be backed

Farming leaders urge government to champion Northamptonshire businesses and food...

Leader of West Northamptonshire Council Adam Brown (left) and Leader of North Northamptonshire Council Jason Smithers.
Credit: WNC

Councils in Northamptonshire will hold new government to Tory investment pledges

The 2024 political geography of Great Britain (stats: House Of Commons Library)

The John Griff Column: Brave New World?

Father Oliver Coss

The Oliver Coss column: A new day has dawned

Top row from left to right: Mike Reader for Northampton South, Lucy Rigby for Northampton North, Sarah Bool for South Northamptonshire and Stuart Andrew for Daventry.Bottom row from left to right: Lee Barron for Corby and East Northamptonshire, Rosie Wrighting for Kettering and Gen Kitchen for Wellingborough and Rushden.

Full General Election 2024 results across all seven seats in Northants

Sarah Bool with Brackley Care Home residents

Brackley Care Home residents have a lot to think about

Reform UK Northampton meeting with Ben Habib on Friday 31st May

Reform UK Northampton meeting with Ben Habib on Friday 31st May

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Lib Dem Stewart Tolley Parliamentary Candidate for South Northants launches his campaign

Lib Dem Stewart Tolley launches his Election Campaign

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