July brings political change for Watford and the country Sunday, 26 July, 2026 Opinion, Watford Observer, 26 July 2026 July brings political change for Watford and the country | Watford Observer July has been an important month politically for Watford, both nationally and locally. Nationally, we now have a new prime minister. We all wish him well as we need the country to be well-led, but it has started badly. The government should be talking about how to grow the economy to... Local News
Heatwave exposes UK infrastructure failures 28th June 2026 Opinion, Watford Observer, 28 June 2026 Heatwave exposes UK infrastructure failures | Watford Observer The historic heatwave we've endured should prompt a... Local News
Concerns grow after Lib Dems take all Watford seats 31st May 2026 Opinion, Watford Observer, 31 May 2026 Concerns grow after Lib Dems take all Watford seats | Watford Observer The ‘none of the above’ parties did well in the... Local News
Business rates are a big cost in Watford town centre 5th April 2026 Opinion, Watford Observer, 5th April 2026 'Business rates are a big cost in Watford town centre' | Watford Observer For all the talk about welfare reform, it is... Local News
Watford Tories chairman reflects on state of politics in UK 8th March 2026 Opinion, Watford Observer, 8th March 2026 Watford Tories chairman reflects on state of politics in UK | Watford Observer As we approach the next local elections... Local News
Watford Conservatives Announce Abdul Laskar as 2026 Mayoral Candidate! 25th February 2026 Watford Conservatives have selected Abdul Laskar (right) as their candidate for the Mayoral Election on Thursday 07 May. A retired businessman, community leader... Local News
Watford turned into something resembling a one-party state 8th February 2026 Opinion, Watford Observer, 8th February, 2026 'Watford turned into something resembling a one-party state' | Watford Observer We’re now just a few months away... Local News
2026 is a politically significant year for Watford 11th January 2026 Opinion, Watford Observer, 11 January 2026 2026 is a 'politically significant year for Watford' | Watford Observer Firstly, let me wish readers of the Watford... Local News
Watford Tory chairman launches stinging attack on Labour 14th December 2025 Opinion, Watford Observer, 14 December 2025 Watford Tory chairman launches stinging attack on Labour | Watford Observer Benefits do not come free. Claimants are... Local News
'Pity' for Watford MP over 'meaningless' manifesto promises 16th November 2025 Opinion, Watford Observer, 16 November 2025 'Pity' for Watford MP over 'meaningless' manifesto promises | Watford Observer I’m starting to pity our new Labour... Local News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
