Politics

Victoria Collins re-selected as Liberal Democrat MP candidate for Harpenden & Berkhamsted

Victoria Collins reselected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Harpenden & Berkhamsted

St Albans City and District Council could be facing an expensive overhaul

St Albans City and District Council could be facing an expensive overhaul

St Albans City and District Council

St Albans council faces £60,000 governance overhaul after abolition plans paused

Daisy Cooper and Victoria Collins both voted in favour of the bill

Daisy Cooper and Victoria Collins both voted in favour of the bill

Here's how your MP voted on defeated assisted dying bill

(L to R): Councillor Paul De Kort and Councillor Sally Symington

(L to R): Councillor Paul De Kort and Councillor Sally Symington

Hertfordshire County Council

New name for North West Hertfordshire council after leaders intervene

Sean at the newly repainted bridge

Sean at the newly repainted bridge

Bridge painting sparks broader debate about trust

It's time to cast your vote.

It's time to cast your vote.

St Albans election count - estimated declaration time

St Albans City and District Council office

St Albans City and District Council office

St Albans election: Parties explain why they deserve your vote

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

MP Daisy Cooper introducing the Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill in Parliament.

MP Daisy Cooper introducing the Amenity Land (Purchase by Local Authorities) Bill in Parliament.

Bid to protect St Albans green spaces after land auctioned

Liberal Democrat MP Victoria Collins proposes

Liberal Democrat MP Victoria Collins proposes

Hobby hubs idea to beat loneliness in Harpenden and surrounding areas

Home Office figures have revealed a drop in asylum seekers.

Home Office figures have revealed a drop in asylum seekers.

Number of asylum seekers in St Albans hotels drops

The Home Office figures detail how many were housed in hotels on September 30.

The Home Office figures detail how many were housed in hotels on September 30.

Number of asylum seekers in St Albans hotels falls amid national rise

A sign for St Albans City & District Council. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS. Permission for use for LDRS partners.

A sign for St Albans City & District Council. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS. Permission for use for LDRS partners.

Hertfordshire County Council

St Albans Council supports two-unitary plan for Hertfordshire

People taking part in a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally in Parliament Square, central London.

People taking part in a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally in Parliament Square, central London.

'Scores' of St Albans residents complain to MP about 'far right extremism'

Tommy Robinson has responded to MP Daisy Cooper following Prime Minister's Questions yesterday (October 15).

Tommy Robinson has responded to MP Daisy Cooper following Prime Minister's Questions yesterday (October 15).

St Albans MP slams 'racist hate preacher' Tommy Robinson in PMQs

Daisy Cooper, MP

Daisy Cooper, MP

Palestine's recognition as state 'historic', says St Albans MP

A husband and wife from St Albans are

A husband and wife from St Albans are

'It's a worrying trend' - residents concerned over England flags on St Albans streets

England flag graffiti on road markings and signs in St Albans.

England flag graffiti on road markings and signs in St Albans.

St Albans street signs become latest target of England flag graffiti

Victoria at her drop in surgery in Great Gaddesden.

Victoria at her drop in surgery in Great Gaddesden.

Victoria Collins MP visits towns and villages in 2025 summer tour

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

St Albans residents are amongst those who have urged the Prime Minister to act on the climate and nature crises.

St Albans residents are amongst those who have urged the Prime Minister to act on the climate and nature crises.

National government

More than 200 St Albans residents join open letter to the PM over climate emergency

Find out how our MPs voted and reacted on the latest bill.

Find out how our MPs voted and reacted on the latest bill.

Local government

Our MPs strongly oppose Labour's welfare reform bill

Anti-apartheid campaigner and former South African MP Andrew Feinstein giving a talk in St Albans

Anti-apartheid campaigner and former South African MP Andrew Feinstein giving a talk in St Albans

Anti-apartheid campaigner and ex-MP gives talk in St Albans

Andy Thurston was district councillor for Redbourn.

Andy Thurston was district councillor for Redbourn.

By-election coming after St Albans councillor resigns

Stills from the videos shared to TikTok by Overthrow Musk.

Stills from the videos shared to TikTok by Overthrow Musk.

Anti Elon Musk 'swasticar' protest targets St Albans Tesla dealership

Victoria Collins in High Street

Victoria Collins in High Street

National government

Victoria Collins MP: From parking to planning - communities need more freedom

Victoria Collins MP with students

Victoria Collins MP with students

MP visiting schools to hear about students' experiences with social media

Daisy speaking in a recent parliamentary debate on SEND provision in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire

Daisy speaking in a recent parliamentary debate on SEND provision in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire

National government

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper: What children need now is action

The by-election has been called following Beth Fisher’s resignation

The by-election has been called following Beth Fisher’s resignation

Local government

By-election called after councillor's resignation

Victoria Collins MP met with Susie Norbury, director of fundraising and operations and Kay Atkinson, head of services

Victoria Collins MP met with Susie Norbury, director of fundraising and operations and Kay Atkinson, head of services

MP visits charity providing support for families affected by AT

The register of MPs interests has been published.

The register of MPs interests has been published.

St Albans and Harpenden MPs' financial interests revealed

Victoria Collins has been reflecting on her first month as an MP.

Victoria Collins has been reflecting on her first month as an MP.

Victoria Collins looks back on her first month as Harpenden's MP

Victoria Collins MP met with Joanna Lumley to back a trophy hunting ban

Victoria Collins MP met with Joanna Lumley to back a trophy hunting ban

Harpenden MP Victoria Collins meets Joanna Lumley to back trophy hunting ban

Daisy Cooper MP has reacted to the latest housebuilding announcement

Daisy Cooper MP has reacted to the latest housebuilding announcement

Planning and development

St Albans housebuilding targets set to almost double under new government plans

The Kings Speech

The Kings Speech

National government

Daisy Cooper MP: Let's hope Parliament can deliver for the British people

Victoria Collins has described the expansion as an

Victoria Collins has described the expansion as an

St Albans and Harpenden MPs write joint letter opposing Luton Airport Expansion

The Liberal Democrats won big in Hertfordshire

The Liberal Democrats won big in Hertfordshire

General Election 2024

General Election 2024: Double delight for Lib Dems in St Albans and Harpenden

Follow LIVE coverage of the General Election results in St Albans and Harpenden

Follow LIVE coverage of the General Election results in St Albans and Harpenden

General Election 2024

General Election 2024 results RECAP: Updates across St Albans and Harpenden

The list of candidates has been confirmed (Jane Barlow/PA)

The list of candidates has been confirmed (Jane Barlow/PA)

General Election 2024

General Election 2024: Full candidate list for Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Angela Rayner and Alistair Strathern campaign in the new Hitchin constituency

Angela Rayner and Alistair Strathern campaign in the new Hitchin constituency

General Election

General Election 2024: Angela Rayner joins campaign trail in Hitchin

Labour continues to enjoy a comfortable lead in the latest opinion polls ahead of the July 4 General Election (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Labour continues to enjoy a comfortable lead in the latest opinion polls ahead of the July 4 General Election (Jonathan Brady/PA)

General Election

General Election 2024: Polls suggest sweeping change across Herts

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

We're live from Batchwood Sports Centre for the 2024 St Albans local election count.

We're live from Batchwood Sports Centre for the 2024 St Albans local election count.

Local Elections 2024

Recap: St Albans local election count 2024

Newly-elected Labour councillors have described themselves as

Newly-elected Labour councillors have described themselves as

Local Elections 2024

Labour 'really happy' as party gains seats on St Albans council

Sophia Adams Bhatti (pictured) will be Labour's candidate for St Albans at the next general election.

Sophia Adams Bhatti (pictured) will be Labour's candidate for St Albans at the next general election.

Labour select St Albans general election candidate

The Green Party's candidate for Harpenden & Berkhamsted, Paul De Hoest.

The Green Party's candidate for Harpenden & Berkhamsted, Paul De Hoest.

Meet Paul De Hoest: The Green candidate for Harpenden & Berkhamsted

It's been two years since the start of the war in Ukraine – and St Albans residents have taken in hundreds of refugees.

It's been two years since the start of the war in Ukraine – and St Albans residents have taken in hundreds of refugees.

More than 400 Ukraine refugees taken in by St Albans residents

Caroline Smith-Wright secured 62.7 per cent of the vote.

Caroline Smith-Wright secured 62.7 per cent of the vote.

Liberal Democrats

Lib Dems win seat in new Harpenden constituency

Daisy Cooper will appear on this evening's episode of Question Time.

Daisy Cooper will appear on this evening's episode of Question Time.

BBC Question Time

Daisy Cooper to appear on Question Time alongside Paddy McGuinness

Conservative Party

Greens question Lib Dem leaflet 'pretending' to be St Albans newspaper

Daisy Cooper MP and the St Albans District Friends of the Earth quilt.

Daisy Cooper MP and the St Albans District Friends of the Earth quilt.

Friends of the Earth

Campaigners hand MP Daisy Cooper insulation petition amid 'sky-high bills'

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has criticised the UK Government's Autumn Statement.

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has criticised the UK Government's Autumn Statement.

Conservative Party

'People in St Albans deserve better': City's MP on Autumn statement

Bim Afolami MP speaking in the House of Commons.

Bim Afolami MP speaking in the House of Commons.

Inquiry finds Bim Afolami breached Code of Conduct for MPs

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper is urging the Government to 'scrap the cap'

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper is urging the Government to 'scrap the cap'

National government

Daisy Cooper: Scrapping the cap on planning fees