A Leeds City Council decision to reject a gift from the British Shakespeare Company has been admonished by local Labour party figures. Councillor John Procter, the Conservative Councillor for Wetherby and Executive Member for Leisure rejected a full… more »

Rachel is a keen supporter of the Co-operative Party's campaign for banks to put people before profit. The problems with a de-mutualised system of banking have come into sharp contrast in the past year, particularly with the government take-over of North… more »

Over the last few days I have been appalled by the comments coming from sections of the US media deriding our national health care system. Obama campaigned and won an election calling for reform of the US health care system where nearly 50 million people… more »

Rachel took the opportunity to watch “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the cloisters of Kirkstall Abbey last night. Rachel said "The surroundings were the perfect complement to a brilliant rendition of the timeless comedy. It is fantastic that the British S… more »

The I Love West Leeds festival this year was a resounding success. Organised by the Interplay Theatre, July saw the creative juices of West Leeds flowing, in carnivals, theatre performances and art. The festival was bigger and better than ever, even bein… more »