Politics

Julie Marson on the Chancellor's Spring Statement: 'Impressive work and brilliant move on equalising tax and National Insurance thresholds'

Citizens Advice East Herts says Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement needs to go further to help those in need.

We asked Julie Marson what measures she thought Government should take to help families now as well as longer-term strategies. She failed to respond.

The Deputy Prime Minister's visit was used to launch a £440m package for victim support services in England and Wales.

Peter Holt said district council was determined to "turn situation around" and regain control of major planning decision-making from the Government.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a tax cut and slashed fuel duty while increasing the National Insurance threshold.

Statement sent to Home Secretary Priti Patel signed by leaders of four of the five political groups represented on Uttlesford District Council.

Three Conservatives, two Liberal Democrats and one Labour candidate standing in April 7 contest for three vacant seats on town council.

The council is trying to install cycle routes in Bishop's Stortford but is being hampered by highways authority Herts County Council.

Ruling Conservatives ended East Herts Council meeting before agenda item about Prime Minister was reached.

East Herts votes for 2.9% rise in its share of council tax, Sunday car park charges from October and 75% increase in residents' parking zone permits.

Julie Marson: "We continue to give aid, lead the way on sanctions. We are... giving help and refuge to those fleeing the bloodshed.”

Cllr Keith Warnell calls for solidarity to be backed by practical support with the ultimate aim of offering shelter to refugees.

The authority has agreed its budget for the year ahead with a 3.09% increase on its portion of the Council Tax bill.

Cllr George Smith succeeds Cllr Chris Criscione, who steps down to spend more time with his family following the birth of his first son.

The Indie understands the Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner's Boeing 767 'The Bandit' took off from the airport for Switzerland on February 25.

Cllr David Snowdon said: "Residents of East Herts have been shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe."

Ukrainian woman living in Stortford worried about family in her home country says she is "falling apart inside" but has to "keep calm and carry on".

Valeriia Millest said her father had phoned her at 4.30am on Thursday to tell her of the invasion by Russian troops.

Reactions to Ukraine war by Russian friends of Stortford's Luke Harding, a Guardian journalist in Ukraine, and wife Phoebe who were deported by Putin.