People have two choices… LEFT - higher taxes & higher immigration RIGHT - lower taxes, tighter borders, deportations and crime tackled.

Worst start to a season in 40 years Unfittest team in the league No identity, tactics and baffling team selections Humilated by Como and Bournemouth 1 point off relegation Business as usual with Carrick still in charge while we flirt with Eddie Howe....

This is embarassing. It's quite clear Raheem Kassam has something on Nigel Farage. It's the only explanation for his failure to disavow his comments.

Following careful consideration, I have concluded that it is in the best interests of Staffordshire, our residents and this County Council for me to step down as Leader of Staffordshire County Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group. This was a difficult decision, but the interests of Staffordshire, the Council and those we serve must come first. I do so with a clear conscience and immense pride in what we achieved together. During my time as Leader, we delivered a balanced budget, protected frontline services, secured significant investment in highways, children's services and community facilities, and provided stability through one of the most challenging periods in the County Council's recent history. I am particularly proud of the work undertaken to strengthen Staffordshire's identity, confidence and economic ambition. Through supporting investment, promoting county pride, strengthening skills and employment opportunities, and backing our tourism and leisure sectors, I sought to help unlock Staffordshire's potential and create opportunities for future generations. Whether supporting major investment, protecting Staffordshire County Farms or advocating for local businesses on the national stage, my focus was always on ensuring Staffordshire remained a county where businesses could invest, communities could thrive and residents could succeed. Staffordshire is home to some of our country's most successful global businesses and institutions, including JCB, Indurent, JLR, Finning, Keele University and Keele University Science and Innovation Park, alongside thousands of small businesses, from farm shops to engineering firms, from global manufacturers to hospitality venues and family-run enterprises. They are a reminder that Staffordshire remains one of the great manufacturing heartlands of Great Britain and a county with enormous potential for the future. I am equally proud of the work I started to raise the profile of Staffordshire's tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors. With the likes of Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Trentham Estate and Cannock Chase, together with the thousands of hotels, spas, glamping sites, restaurants, event venues and award-winning pubs that welcome visitors every year, Staffordshire has an offer few counties can rival. I have long believed that our county should be recognised not only as a centre of industry and innovation, but also as a destination where people come to relax, explore and create lasting memories. That is why we branded Staffordshire as The Nation's Playground. I have always believed Staffordshire deserved a stronger voice and greater recognition, and that's why I called Staffordshire: The Beating Heart of the Country. It has been a privilege to serve the people of Staffordshire and to work alongside dedicated councillors, officers, businesses, community organisations and residents. While my time as Leader has come to an end, my commitment to Staffordshire and the people of Cannock remains unchanged. I do wish the Council and its new leadership every success in the years ahead. Martin Murray Staffordshire County Councillor for Cannock Town

Nigel Farage is asked if comments by Raheem Kassam calling a "Nigerian scammer" are racist. Farage: "... he's Indian, he's of Indian heritage" "Does that mean he can't be racist?" "I don't know. You tell me" I'm actually sick of Reform being asked if something is "racist". It's literally their brand. Ask them about their policies. Ask them about the legality of the £5m bung. Ask them about how they will fix the economy. Because they are the places you will catch them out And yes Indians can hold prejudices to blacks and vice versa.

Car crash alert 🚨 Sally Nugent asks Nigel Farage about Raheem Kassam's “Nigerian scammer” comments on Kemi Badenoch and his response is painful to watch. #bbcbreakfast

Jashan Singh, 21, has been found guilty of murdering 26-year-old Navpreet Singh after deliberately running him over twice with his car in Wolverhampton, leaving him with fatal injuries. The incident took place in the early hours of October 22, 2025, after Navpreet celebrated Diwali with friends at Phoenix Park, off Dudley Road in Blakenhall. A disagreement broke out between two groups, and Navpreet and his friend were assaulted. When Navpreet went to help his friend, he was also attacked and struck with an iron rod by Prabhjot Singh, 18. After getting back to his feet, Navpreet approached Jashan's white Mercedes and kicked its front headlight. Jashan then drove into him, ran over him and reversed over him again before fleeing. Navpreet's friends took him to hospital, but he died from his injuries. Following the incident, Jashan drove to an industrial estate in Willenhall, where he and Mohit Singh, 18, changed and exchanged clothes in an apparent attempt to avoid identification. Jashan later switched vehicles and phones, while investigators traced his movements near airports in Coventry, Heathrow and Stansted. He was arrested in Bicester on October 24, 2025. Mohit, who had left the country, was detained at Birmingham Airport when he returned in January 2026. On October 26, 2026, Jashan was found guilty of murder and perverting the course of justice, while Mohit was found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Prabhjot had pleaded guilty to violent disorder. All three are due to be sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on November 30, 2026. Detective Sergeant Rob Moir, from West Midlands Police's homicide unit, said Navpreet was a married man with a pregnant wife who had not been looking for trouble, but was attacked alongside his friends by the three defendants. He said he hoped the convictions would bring some form of closure to Navpreet's loved ones, adding that their thoughts remained with the family. #UKNews #CrimeNews #Wolverhampton

Nigel Farage is clearly really enjoying his so-called "Shadow Chancellor"'s speech

No Opposition has ever published such a comprehensive plan. And we’re just getting started. Reform will rescue our economy 🚀 Read it here👇

Burnham has absolutely no mandate to reopen the floodgates and destroy Britain's economy.

💣JUST IN: Eddie Howe and his coaching staff are preparing to head to Old Trafford. [@TEAMtalk]

As a publican, I’m absolutely disgusted. The poppy is in remembrance to our fallen. We only have these freedoms because of them. Simply inexcusable.

I’m just tired. This is the third time I’ve been arrested in the space of two months. Two weeks ago, the police showed up at my house, intimidating my family. The process itself is the punishment, and it wears you down. My partner was just on the phone with me, upset because she genuinely believes there’s a chance she could see me go to prison. However, this is what you sign yourself up for, and I intend to see it through to the end.

Since When Did Police Become Private Security? Police officers turning patriots away from a pub for wearing a Remembrance poppy. Since when was honouring our fallen a reason to refuse entry? Absolutely disgraceful! 🇬🇧

"If this continues, we could be talking about a Manchester United team in a relegation battle" Ashley Young says the Man Utd players are NOT good enough ❌

Young Bob has been arrested. Apparently, he called someone the P-word, but he claims that someone asked him about it and he said it was acceptable to use it.

"All the resistance of when you've pissed on a piece of tissue paper!" 🤬 Goldbridge has lost his head, understandably so. @ThatPrizeGuy