Politics

Sir Oliver Dowden MP speaking at Dame Alice Owen's School for UK Parliament Week

MP visits school to mark UK Parliament Week

Sir Oliver on the climbing wall at Cuffley Active Learning Centre

Sir Oliver on the climbing wall at Cuffley Active Learning Centre

Climbing wall 'the highlight' for MP on visit to Cuffley Active Learning Centre

Welwyn Hatfield MP Andrew Lewin

Welwyn Hatfield MP Andrew Lewin

National government

Andrew Lewin MP: Strengthening protections for people in the workplace

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden

National government

Oliver Dowden made Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath in dissolution honours

The declaration was made shortly after 3.30am.

The declaration was made shortly after 3.30am.

General Election 2024

Conservatives hold Hertsmere with comfortable lead

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date.

General Election 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election

Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall

Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall

The News Agents podcast hosts to headline university's Festival of Ideas

Grant Shapps said he was

Grant Shapps said he was

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Suicide prevention initiative gains MP's support

Grant Shapps spoke to us about his record as Welwyn Hatfield's MP.

Grant Shapps spoke to us about his record as Welwyn Hatfield's MP.

Grant Shapps: 'Judge me on my record'

Grant Shapps arrives in Downing Street ahead of his announcement as the UK's new defence secretary.

Grant Shapps arrives in Downing Street ahead of his announcement as the UK's new defence secretary.

Govia Thameslink Railway

Grant Shapps announced as new defence secretary

Thérèse Coffey, the environment secretary, is set to speak at the Future Countryside conference at Hatfield House.

Thérèse Coffey, the environment secretary, is set to speak at the Future Countryside conference at Hatfield House.

Countryside Alliance

Politicians to descend on Hatfield to discuss future of the countryside

Results are in from Hatfield Town Council's local elections in 2023.

Results are in from Hatfield Town Council's local elections in 2023.

Jobs and careers

Hatfield Town Council: Local election results 2023

Hertsmere Borough Council's election result is in.

Hertsmere Borough Council's election result is in.

Local government

Conservatives lose majority at Hertsmere Borough Council

Samuel Kasumu is running to be the Conservative Mayor of London candidate.

Samuel Kasumu is running to be the Conservative Mayor of London candidate.

Local government

Hatfield councillor emerges as Tory frontrunner to be Mayor of London

More than 2,000 jobs will be lost if Ocado close their Hatfield site.

More than 2,000 jobs will be lost if Ocado close their Hatfield site.

Grant Shapps 'shocked' by Hatfield Ocado closure with 2,300 jobs at risk

Paul Zukowskyj of the Lib Dems, Labour's Lynn Chesterman (inset top) and Green Party co-chair Sarah Butcher (inset bottom)

Paul Zukowskyj of the Lib Dems, Labour's Lynn Chesterman (inset top) and Green Party co-chair Sarah Butcher (inset bottom)

Local government

Who should you vote for at the Welwyn Hatfield elections?

Oliver Dowden has been appointed deputy prime minister.

Oliver Dowden has been appointed deputy prime minister.

Conservative Party

Hertsmere MP appointed deputy prime minister

Andrew Lewin beat competition from Stuart Brady, Hannah McHugh and Julian Vaughan to be selected.

Andrew Lewin beat competition from Stuart Brady, Hannah McHugh and Julian Vaughan to be selected.

Local government

Labour selects Welwyn Hatfield candidate to challenge Grant Shapps

Catch up with the news over the past seven days with the Welwyn Hatfield Week in Review.

Catch up with the news over the past seven days with the Welwyn Hatfield Week in Review.

Welwyn Hatfield Week in Review: Wagamama and Labour candidates

Andrew Lewin believes his understanding of Welwyn Hatfield makes him the perfect candidate.

Andrew Lewin believes his understanding of Welwyn Hatfield makes him the perfect candidate.

Local government

Labour candidate pledges to 'work tirelessly' for Welwyn Hatfield

Train driver Julian Vaughan is on the shortlist of Labour parliamentary candidates.

Train driver Julian Vaughan is on the shortlist of Labour parliamentary candidates.

Local government

Welwyn Hatfield Labour candidate pledges to be 'voice of working people'

Hannah McHugh is currently an Islington councillor, but is up for selection as Labour's Welwyn Hatfield candidate.

Hannah McHugh is currently an Islington councillor, but is up for selection as Labour's Welwyn Hatfield candidate.

Local government

Labour candidate hoping to be an 'energising change' from Grant Shapps

Stuart Brady addressed Labour members at Birchwood Methodist Church on Monday.

Stuart Brady addressed Labour members at Birchwood Methodist Church on Monday.

Local government

Labour candidate keen to 'champion' Welwyn Hatfield as selection day looms

Conservatives in Welwyn Hatfield have defended themselves after Lib Dems criticised the 2023/24 budget

Conservatives in Welwyn Hatfield have defended themselves after Lib Dems criticised the 2023/24 budget

Welwyn Hatfield council tax increase criticised by opposition parties

Knebworth House and Edward Bulwer Lytton, who died 150 years ago.

Knebworth House and Edward Bulwer Lytton, who died 150 years ago.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Edward Bulwer Lytton: A Victorian man of letters and politics

Mr Shapps posted a photo of a visit to Spaceport Cornwall, with Mr Johnson edited out.

Mr Shapps posted a photo of a visit to Spaceport Cornwall, with Mr Johnson edited out.

Grant Shapps admits edited Boris Johnson post was a 'complete screw-up'

Grant Shapps believes illegal migrants should be treated differently to asylum seekers.

Grant Shapps believes illegal migrants should be treated differently to asylum seekers.

National government

Grant Shapps: 'Illegal migrants should not get rights'

Grant Shapps with Jamie, who is a Woodhall Opportunities Project student.

Grant Shapps with Jamie, who is a Woodhall Opportunities Project student.

Grant Shapps helps aspiring Welwyn Garden City politician

Tweets from 2009 and 2010, in which Mr Lewin criticised New Labour, have been uncovered.

Tweets from 2009 and 2010, in which Mr Lewin criticised New Labour, have been uncovered.

Welwyn Hatfield Labour candidate defends old tweets slamming party

Stuart Brady believes he is the man to take on Grant Shapps as Labour's candidate.

Stuart Brady believes he is the man to take on Grant Shapps as Labour's candidate.

Local government

Ex-pro rugby star enters race to be Welwyn Hatfield’s next MP

Andrew Lewin has put his name forward to the Labour parliamentary candidate.

Andrew Lewin has put his name forward to the Labour parliamentary candidate.

Local government

Revealed - the Welwyn Hatfield Labour candidate who could challenge Grant Shapps

UK Polling Report believes Grant Shapps will lose his 52.63 per cent majority to Labour.

UK Polling Report believes Grant Shapps will lose his 52.63 per cent majority to Labour.

National government

Polls predict Grant Shapps will lose Welwyn Hatfield seat

The requirement to show photo ID at the polling station was introduced last year.

The requirement to show photo ID at the polling station was introduced last year.

Local government

Hertsmere residents need photo ID to vote in May elections

University of Hertfordshire picketers calling for a pay rise in the midst of the cost of living crisis.

University of Hertfordshire picketers calling for a pay rise in the midst of the cost of living crisis.

New anti-strike bill to be unveiled by Ministers to "protect the public"

Councillor Morris Bright has kept his job despite calls to resign.

Councillor Morris Bright has kept his job despite calls to resign.

Local government

'Case closed' for Potters Bar councillor who faced misconduct investigation

Extinction Rebellion hold 'die-in' at Barclays banks in Welwyn Garden City.

Extinction Rebellion hold 'die-in' at Barclays banks in Welwyn Garden City.

Climate change protesters call for action against Barclays funding of fossil fuels

Cllr Michal Siewniak from Welwyn Hatfield at his former school in Poland

Cllr Michal Siewniak from Welwyn Hatfield at his former school in Poland

Welwyn Hatfield councillor visits old school in Poland

Grant Shapps has given his support to Rishi Sunak, who could be named Conservative leader this afternoon.

Grant Shapps has given his support to Rishi Sunak, who could be named Conservative leader this afternoon.

Local government

Grant Shapps backs Rishi Sunak in Conservative leadership contest

Welham Green and Hatfield South councillor Paul Zukowskyj believes a general election should be called now.

Welham Green and Hatfield South councillor Paul Zukowskyj believes a general election should be called now.

Local government

Welwyn Hatfield councillor joins calls for General Election after PM resigns

Grant Shapps MP has been appointed Home Secretary. Credit: Richard Townshend Photography

Grant Shapps MP has been appointed Home Secretary. Credit: Richard Townshend Photography

Local government

Grant Shapps replaces Suella Braverman as Home Secretary