Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, expressed pessimism at the launch of the local election campaign, acknowledging the challenges ahead due to declining popularity since the 2021 council seats. Despite promising lower taxes and better services, she anticipates a tough battle at the ballot box on May 1. Facing pressure in her first major electoral test, Badenoch recognizes the difficulty of maintaining the high-water mark achieved in the previous elections, with early polling suggesting potential losses to other parties.
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Man arrested for ‘murder’ of dad, 53, killed when explosion destroyed his house
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 53-year-old father, David Howard, died in an explosion on John Street in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The explosion destroyed his home and damaged nearby properties, leading to an evacuation of the area. While a 43-year-old suspect has been released on bail, police stress that the investigation is in its early stages and urge the public to avoid speculation as they seek more information about the tragic...
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