Matthew George

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Estimated declaration times for May 1 local and mayoral elections

1 month ago | standard.co.uk | Matthew George |Matthew George

News | PoliticsPolling day will see elections taking place in 23 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen. A black Labrador outside a polling station as final preparations are made for the 2025 local elections (Jacob King/PA Wire)PA ArchiveMatthew George3 minutes agoGet our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysisI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.
Polar Preet delays for a year unsupported solo trek to North Pole

Feb 18, 2025 | standard.co.uk | Matthew George

A former Army physiotherapist has postponed the “insanely hard” challenge of becoming the first woman to travel solo and unsupported to the North Pole. Harpreet Chandi, who is nicknamed Polar Preet, had hoped to set off in March from Ellesmere Island, Canada, for the trek of just under 500 miles on shifting sea ice. But the 36-year-old adventurer from Derby now says she will have to delay the expedition for 12 months.
Former Tory minister Sir Bob Neill to quit as MP at next election

Feb 2, 2024 | standard.co.uk | Matthew George

Sir Bob Neill, who will quit Parlliament at the next election, celebrates winning the Bromley and Chislehurst by-election in 2006 (Chris Young/PA Wire)PA ArchiveSenior Conservative MP Sir Bob Neill will stand down at the next general election to spend more time with his wife who has suffered a stroke.
Family ‘Thrilled’ As Fundraiser Tony Hudgell, Nine, Is Youngest To Get Honour - Evening Standard

Dec 28, 2023 | everand.com | Matthew George

The family of charity fundraiser Tony Hudgell say they are thrilled by the nine-year-old becoming the youngest person on record ever to feature in the New Year Honours. Tony, from Kent, is awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the prevention of child abuse. He raised more than £1.8 million for charity after starting when he was aged just five, is the co-founder of
Sunak’s American XL bully dogs ban backed by architect of Dangerous Dogs Act

Sep 15, 2023 | msn.com | Patrick Daly |Matthew George

The Prime Minister’s ban on American XL bully dogs has been commended by the former Conservative home secretary who introduced the Dangerous Dogs Act. Rishi Sunak on Friday said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year in response to a series of attacks. The decision has been backed by campaign groups, the Labour Party and Baron Baker of Dorking, who put the Dangerous Dogs Act on the statute books more than 30 years ago.
Rishi Sunak promises to ban ‘dangerous’ XL bully dogs by end of the year

Sep 15, 2023 | pa.media | Matthew George

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. The Prime Minister made the promise after it emerged a man has died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – in Staffordshire and following a video of another incident that went viral when an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in Birmingham. Mr Sunak said: “I share the nation’s horror at the recent videos we’ve all seen.
UK to ban ‘dangerous’ XL bully dogs by end of the year

Sep 15, 2023 | irishexaminer.com | Matthew George

     American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, the British prime minister Rishi Sunak has said. He made the promise after it emerged a man has died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – in Birmingham and following a video of another attack that went viral when an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries. Mr Sunak said: “I share the nation’s horror at the recent videos we’ve all seen.
Rishi Sunak promises to ban ‘dangerous’ XL bully dogs by end of the year

Sep 15, 2023 | standard.co.uk | Matthew George

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. The Prime Minister made the promise after it emerged a man has died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – in Staffordshire and following a video of another incident that went viral when an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in Birmingham. Mr Sunak said: “I share the nation’s horror at the recent videos we’ve all seen.
Rishi Sunak promises to ban ‘dangerous’ XL bully dogs by end of the year

Sep 15, 2023 | msn.com | Matthew George

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. The Prime Minister made the promise after it emerged a man has died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – in Birmingham and following a video of another attack that went viral when an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries. Mr Sunak said: “I share the nation’s horror at the recent videos we’ve all seen.
Rishi Sunak promises to ban ‘dangerous’ XL bully dogs by end of the year

Sep 14, 2023 | msn.com | Matthew George

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. The Prime Minister made the promise after it emerged a man has died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – in Birmingham and following a video of another attack that went viral when an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries. Mr Sunak said: “I share the nation’s horror at the recent videos we’ve all seen.