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From the car you drive to the school your child attends, politics plays a part in every aspect of life and the Hull Daily Mail offers daily in-depth analysis and reaction

Martin Lewis says all state pensioner could still get £300 winter fuel payment in 2024
Labour Party
Financial expert says if a court case being brought by two pensioners succeeds then it could be reinstated for 10 million
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Hull City Councillor brands Humberside Police response to riot on the day as 'woeful'
Hull City Council
He did, however, say they were doing an 'excellent job in bringing people to justice'
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DWP new response over bank account checks in benefit fraud crackdown
Your Money
The DWP has issued a fresh statement about how it will work, but there are worries about the impact on people claiming Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance and other benefits
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New artwork in Hull's Queen Street depicts Prime Minister as 'King of Cadgers'
Politics
The artist behind it said: 'It seems, democracy only works for people who have power'
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Ex-Tory staffer to down a pint in all 650 UK constituencies in bid to save British pubs
Conservative Party
Jay Chan said he was doing it 'because pubs are in decline, and it's a bleeding of British culture. It's only right that we stop it'
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State pensioners to get free DWP £300 payment born before date - if they qualify
Labour Party
What the eligibility criteria are for the vital payment after Labour government withdrew it for millions
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Hull City Council calls on the Government to reconsider 'cruel' winter fuel allowance cut
Hull City Council
A Liberal Democrat councillor said 'thousands of vulnerable people across Hull will be impacted terribly'
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DWP warning as Winter Fuel Payment 'absolute deadline' looms to claim £4,300
Your Money
The eligibility criteria for the £300 payment are changing
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DWP Winter Fuel Payment Labour update as campaign grows to give it to state pensioners
Politics
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said 'the very wealthiest pensioners shouldn’t be in receipt of a free allowance' in an interview with the BBC
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Hull Lib Dems 'furious' with Government decision to not fund 133 new homes
Housing
Hull City Council's Liberal Democrats have condemned Homes England's decision not to fund the 133 home 'Dane Park Scheme'.
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Local politicians and leaders welcome news of Hull and East Yorkshire devolution deal
Politics
'This is the first step on that journey, and we are determined to progress it even further'
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Pensioners given new update on Labour 'scrapping' free bus passes following Winter Fuel Payment cut
Traffic & Travel
Labour has issued a new update to state pensioners across the UK amid fears the free bus pass scheme could be next to be axed following the scrapping of the Winter Fuel Payment
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Hull and East Yorkshire devolution deal signed off
Politics
It means Hull and East Yorkshire will soon have directly elected mayor
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Post Office confirms East Park branch will no longer shut as hundreds sign petition
Holderness Road
People power wins the day after hundreds back campaign in just two days
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Hull Paragon station toilets set for £500K makeover
Hull City Centre
Work will begin later this month
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Hull pensioners react to 'diabolical' winter fuel allowance vote
Politics
Pensioners in Hull have had their say on the removal of the winter fuel allowance payment, and they're not happy
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Hull MP encourages concerned pensioners to contact her for winter fuel allowance support
Politics
It comes following the scrapping of the winter fuel allowance, which she voted for
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Hull MP and policing minister Diana Johnson has bag stolen at police conference
Crime
Dame Diana told the Police Superintendents' Association's annual conference that communities were 'desperate for change' to tackle the crime epidemic they face
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Hull MP votes to cut winter fuel payment despite raising residents' concerns with the Chancellor
Politics
A Hull MP decided to vote in line with the Government's cut winter fuel payment despite raising the concerns of residents with the Chancellor.
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Winter fuel payment £300 date update by DWP to submit claim or miss out
Conservative Party
The Labour government has come under fire after it axed the money for millions - but people can apply for the money and the Department for Work and Pensions announced when
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Hull pub landlords react to Keir Starmer's proposed smoking ban in beer gardens
Bars in Hull
'If people want a cigarette and a pint in a pub garden on a nice day, that is up to them'
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Petition to save East Park Post Office launched
Holderness Road
"This branch is not just a place to send mail; it is a hub for the community, providing essential services that many people depend on.”
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Stop The Clocks! Oasis are back. And there’s no maybe about it - this is definitely happening.
Labour Party
The Gallagher brothers went their separate ways in 2009, but have made up, and are ready to tour again next year.
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Parents warned not to buy smartphones for children under 11 years old
Education
Almost a quarter of five to seven-year-olds now own a smartphone
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