Conservative Party

A year on from the election, the government needs to demonstrate delivery to claw back some popularity.

The party has won the council leadership vote supported by independent councillors.

Dan Thomas says support for the Conservatives "couldn't get any worse" and the party will bounce back.

Rob Howard is chosen as Warwickshire County Council's new leader, beating two other nominees.

They will promise to reduce waits for treatment to no more than a year if they win power next May.

Michael Gough, Samantha Gethen and Alison Rolf said they will continue to serve as independents.

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer will appear before magistrates in June.

Sean Matthews discussed his party's stance on the matter on Politics North.