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Prime Minister calls for deputy council leader to be sacked over death threat to MP social post
As The Lancashire Lead first reported, Reform’s national leadership is under pressure to intervene over Simon Evans’ actions on Facebook
Feb 25
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The Lead Editors
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Exclusive: No suspension for Reform councillor who shared post calling for female MP to be shot
Calls for Nigel Farage’s party to act after Lancashire councillor Simon Evans shares Facebook meme targeting grooming survivor Natalie Fleet.
Feb 24
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Notes from the North: Saved from climate change by the local authority, councillors fear physical attacks and threats
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Feb 12
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: Reform UK slammed over AI image of library, Blackpool in the Epstein files
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Feb 5
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: Cat Smith banned from charity talk by Reform council, the far-right in Blackpool
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Jan 29
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: Houchen and Farage get pally and the potential cancellation of elections
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Jan 21
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: Broken council tax promises in Lancashire, illegal converted HMOs and punishment for lying
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Jan 15
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: Teesworks dividends go up despite plummeting income and a very bleak New Year's Eve online
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Jan 8
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Luke Beardsworth
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Dec 30, 2025
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Notes from the North: Reform UK look shaky on care home plans, auditors get out the red pen at TVCA
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Dec 18, 2025
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Luke Beardsworth
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Notes from the North: BP drops Teesside hydrogen plans, soaring bills and swimming in poo in Blackpool
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Dec 11, 2025
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