Politics

MP Simon Opher says hundreds of small businesses across the Stroud constituency could benefit from changes to business rates relief.

Hundreds of Stroud businesses set to benefit from Budget changes, says MP

Alice Webb who died after a Brazilian Bum Lift operation

Alice Webb who died after a Brazilian Bum Lift operation

Stroud MP's campaign following Alice Webb's death leads to new safety proposals

Stroud District Council offices at Ebley Mill

Stroud District Council offices at Ebley Mill

Local government

Major update on decision to abolish Stroud District Council

Stroud MP Simon Opher has backed calls for Royal Mail to be brought back into public ownership amid criticism over late deliveries

Stroud MP Simon Opher has backed calls for Royal Mail to be brought back into public ownership amid criticism over late deliveries

Royal Mail blasted as 'not fit for purpose' amid late deliveries

From potholes and rural broadband to major national issues, Stroud MP Simon Opher wants to hear what matters to residents.

From potholes and rural broadband to major national issues, Stroud MP Simon Opher wants to hear what matters to residents.

From potholes to assisted dying – Stroud MP wants to hear your views

Stroud MP Simon Opher has welcomed new rules aimed at protecting motorists from hefty private parking charges for innocent mistakes

Stroud MP Simon Opher has welcomed new rules aimed at protecting motorists from hefty private parking charges for innocent mistakes

Major new rules to tackle 'unfair' and 'hefty' parking charges in Stroud

Labour leader at Stroud District Council Bob Hughes, left, welcomes councillor John Bloxsom to his seat after winning the Rodborough ward by-election on Tuesday, October 13

Labour leader at Stroud District Council Bob Hughes, left, welcomes councillor John Bloxsom to his seat after winning the Rodborough ward by-election on Tuesday, October 13

Labour celebrate 'brilliant' win over Green and Reform UK parties in Stroud

Labour candidate John Bloxsom has been elected to represent Rodborough on Stroud District Council

Labour candidate John Bloxsom has been elected to represent Rodborough on Stroud District Council

Labour beat Green and Reform UK in latest Stroud by-election

Stroud MP Simon Opher highlights Baby Loss Awareness Week, remembering bereaved families and raising awareness of available support and remembrance events.

Stroud MP Simon Opher highlights Baby Loss Awareness Week, remembering bereaved families and raising awareness of available support and remembrance events.

Stroud MP highlights heartbreaking impact of miscarriage and baby loss

Martin Large is arrested

Protest in support of Palestine top of the High Street Stroud on the John Marjoram Bench

Martin Large is arrested

Protest in support of Palestine top of the High Street Stroud on the John Marjoram Bench

MP attacks Palestine Action ban as two arrested at Stroud protest

Prime Minister Andy Burnham on stage at the end of the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool

Prime Minister Andy Burnham on stage at the end of the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool

Stroud MP Simon Opher backs plans for a National Care Service

Dale Vince arriving at the Labour Party conference

Dale Vince arriving at the Labour Party conference

Dale Vince backs plan to ban private funding for UK political parties

Stroud MP Simon Opher praises Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “emotional and radical” Labour conference speech

Stroud MP Simon Opher praises Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “emotional and radical” Labour conference speech

Stroud MP speaks of challenges after ‘emotional and ‘radical’ Andy Burnham speech

Reform UK Councillor Michael Rees (Cam Valley) stood to speak at Gloucestershire County Council meeting on November 12, 2025

Reform UK Councillor Michael Rees (Cam Valley) stood to speak at Gloucestershire County Council meeting on November 12, 2025

Reform councillor accused of 'betraying voters' after defecting to Restore Britain

Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds Roz Savage speaking to the media near RAF Fairford

Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds Roz Savage speaking to the media near RAF Fairford

Local government

MP speaks out on 'deeply disturbing' and 'frightening' incident at RAF Faiford

John Bloxsom, who has lived in Rodborough for 15 years, has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the forthcoming ward by-election.

John Bloxsom, who has lived in Rodborough for 15 years, has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the forthcoming ward by-election.

Local government

Labour reveals candidate for upcoming Rodborough Ward by-election

Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity and chair of Forest Green Rovers, backed Macklemore after he claimed he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying 'Free Palestine' during a gig.

Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity and chair of Forest Green Rovers, backed Macklemore after he claimed he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying 'Free Palestine' during a gig.

Dale Vince backs Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour removal claim

Campaigners in favour of assisted dying, pictured after hearing the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Campaigners in favour of assisted dying, pictured after hearing the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Stroud MP 'disappointed' as assisted dying bill voted down by MPs

Robin Layfield has been named as the Green Party candidate for the Rodborough by-election for Stroud District Council on October 13.

Robin Layfield has been named as the Green Party candidate for the Rodborough by-election for Stroud District Council on October 13.

Former Stroud councillor bids to return in Rodborough by-election

Stroud MP Simon Opher has called for public ownership of the water industry ahead of a parliamentary debate on holding a referendum.

Stroud MP Simon Opher has called for public ownership of the water industry ahead of a parliamentary debate on holding a referendum.

Stroud MP calls for water industry to be brought back into public hands

Forest Green Rovers chair Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity, has been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian people

Forest Green Rovers chair Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity, has been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian people

Forest Green Rovers issues statement on Palestine amid decision to fly flag

Stroud MP Simon Opher has welcomed the decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Stroud MP Simon Opher has welcomed the decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Stroud MP welcomes historic sanctions on Israeli settlements

Liberal Democrat candidate Fred Hulls has been elected to represent Kingswood at Stroud District Council. CREDIT: Lib Dems

Liberal Democrat candidate Fred Hulls has been elected to represent Kingswood at Stroud District Council. CREDIT: Lib Dems

Lib Dem's landslide victory over Reform, Labour and Greens at Stroud election

Stroud MP Simon Opher is championing countryside and community spaces for better health

Stroud MP Simon Opher is championing countryside and community spaces for better health

Stroud MP champions countryside and community spaces for better health

Stroud MP Simon Opher jumped in the water at Stratford Park Lido, wearing a suit, to celebrate its reopening

Stroud MP Simon Opher jumped in the water at Stratford Park Lido, wearing a suit, to celebrate its reopening

MP Simon Opher praises campaigners who helped save Stratford Park Lido

Reablement workers protesting outside Shire Hall in Westgate, Gloucester last month

Reablement workers protesting outside Shire Hall in Westgate, Gloucester last month

Care workers to strike over Gloucestershire reablement plans

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for a National Care Service

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for a National Care Service

Stroud MP says families are paying too much for social care

Andy Burnham has made a pledge to end rough sleeping, backed by £340 million in funding

Andy Burnham has made a pledge to end rough sleeping, backed by £340 million in funding

Simon Opher MP: Cost of living measures are a welcome start

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for action on the pay gap and the cost of living

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for action on the pay gap and the cost of living

Stroud's MP calls for action on pay gap and cost of living

Shire Hall in Westgate Street, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: Carmelo Garcia

Shire Hall in Westgate Street, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: Carmelo Garcia

Gloucestershire County Council

Everything you need to know as Stroud and Cotswold councils abolished

Dale Vince (centre) in Downing Street, London after the arrival of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government

Dale Vince (centre) in Downing Street, London after the arrival of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government

Dale Vince is 'overwhelmingly positive and excited' as Andy Burnham becomes PM

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for a fairer voting system and donation limits

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for a fairer voting system and donation limits

National government

Stroud's MP calls for fairer voting system and donation limits

Gloucester Shire Hall hoarding in Westgate Street, Gloucester

Gloucester Shire Hall hoarding in Westgate Street, Gloucester

Gloucestershire County Council

Everything you need to know about major council shake-up in Gloucestershire

Simon Opher MP discusses Forest Green’s decision to scrap the women’s team and youth academy to concentrate resources on the men’s side.

Simon Opher MP discusses Forest Green’s decision to scrap the women’s team and youth academy to concentrate resources on the men’s side.

Stroud MP Simon Opher on football, community and domestic abuse

Stroud MP Simon Opher publicly backs Andy Burnham to be next Labour Party leader

Stroud MP Simon Opher publicly backs Andy Burnham to be next Labour Party leader

Stroud MP publicly backs Andy Burnham - and he reveals why

Count Binface, who is currently the main challenger to Nigel Farage in the Clacton on sea by-election, has received the backing of Stroud-based green energy tycoon Dale Vince

Count Binface, who is currently the main challenger to Nigel Farage in the Clacton on sea by-election, has received the backing of Stroud-based green energy tycoon Dale Vince

Stroud-based tycoon's huge support to Count Binface in fight against Nigel Farage

Liberal Democrats MP Cameron Thomas for Tewkesbury was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday night, it is understood.

Liberal Democrats MP Cameron Thomas for Tewkesbury was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday night, it is understood.

Gloucestershire MP speaks out after recent arrest

Stroud MP Simon Opher issues statement after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces his resignation on Monday morning

Stroud MP Simon Opher issues statement after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces his resignation on Monday morning

What Stroud MP said in statement as PM Keir Starmer resigns

Stroud MP Simon Opher, who recently had Andy Burnham on his podcast, says his win in the Makerfield by-election was 'good for the country'

Stroud MP Simon Opher, who recently had Andy Burnham on his podcast, says his win in the Makerfield by-election was 'good for the country'

Stroud MP says Andy Burnham's win gives 'glimpse of the future'

Stroud MP Simon Opher has launched a new podcast series with mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham the first guest

Stroud MP Simon Opher has launched a new podcast series with mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham the first guest

Famous face launches new Stroud podcast

Stroud district councillor leader Chloe Turner says the Greens still welcome cross-party decision-making

Stroud district councillor leader Chloe Turner says the Greens still welcome cross-party decision-making

Major changes in Stroud as important decision made

Stroud mayor Tony Davey has been reelected as town mayor while Louisa Stinton has been re-elected as deputy mayor

Stroud mayor Tony Davey has been reelected as town mayor while Louisa Stinton has been re-elected as deputy mayor

Dedicated and hard-working duo re-elected to vital Stroud roles

Dale Vince has said he will divert funding and efforts to a new campaign aimed at getting young people to vote (Simon Marper/PA)

Dale Vince has said he will divert funding and efforts to a new campaign aimed at getting young people to vote (Simon Marper/PA)

Dale Vince speaks out in support of Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Stroud MP Simon Opher says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cannot take the Labour Party into the next general election

Stroud MP Simon Opher says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cannot take the Labour Party into the next general election

Stroud MP gives scathing verdict on Keir Starmer after electoral mauling for Labour

Liberal Democrats celebrate retaining control of Cheltenham Borough Council after the election count at Leisure at Cheltenham on May 8, 2026. CREDIT: Cheltenham Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats celebrate retaining control of Cheltenham Borough Council after the election count at Leisure at Cheltenham on May 8, 2026. CREDIT: Cheltenham Lib Dems

Gloucestershire town ‘rejects politics of division’ as Lib Dems win council election

The May Day parade will be led by Stroud’s Red Ban

The May Day parade will be led by Stroud’s Red Ban

Jobs and careers

Stroud May Day rally to mark General Strike centenary

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

A U.S. C17 cargo plane comes into land behind a U.S .B1 Lancer bomber parked on the apron at RAF Fairford on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

A U.S. C17 cargo plane comes into land behind a U.S .B1 Lancer bomber parked on the apron at RAF Fairford on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Bombers thunder overhead as air strikes from RAF Fairford step up

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for urgent water industry reform after Channel 4's Dirty Business highlighted sewage pollution, privatisation failures and rising bills

Stroud MP Simon Opher is calling for urgent water industry reform after Channel 4's Dirty Business highlighted sewage pollution, privatisation failures and rising bills

Stroud MP calls for tougher laws on sewage pollution crisis

From Left. Rob Brookes, Election Agent, Robin Layfield, Helen Elliott Boult, Liz Baldwin (Stroud District Green Party Coordinator), Lucas Schoemaker (District Councillor), Chloe Turner (Leader Of The Sdc Green Group) And Deputy Leader Catherine Braun

From Left. Rob Brookes, Election Agent, Robin Layfield, Helen Elliott Boult, Liz Baldwin (Stroud District Green Party Coordinator), Lucas Schoemaker (District Councillor), Chloe Turner (Leader Of The Sdc Green Group) And Deputy Leader Catherine Braun

Green councillor speaks out after beating Reform and Labour in Stroud by-election

The Green Party's Helen Elliot-Boult wins Thursday's by-election for the Thrupp ward at Stroud District Council by a clear margin

The Green Party's Helen Elliot-Boult wins Thursday's by-election for the Thrupp ward at Stroud District Council by a clear margin

Local government

Green Party's 'decisive' victory over Reform and Labour in Stroud by-election

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, with former news reader and Strictly contestant, Angela Rippon during an event at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London to demonstrate that dance is the best form of exercise for the health

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, with former news reader and Strictly contestant, Angela Rippon during an event at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London to demonstrate that dance is the best form of exercise for the health

Stroud MP among 40 politicians blasted for dancing amid Middle East tensions

Newly-elected Green MP for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, tucks into chips in curry sauce from a takeaway near her constituency office in Manchester

Newly-elected Green MP for Gorton and Denton, Hannah Spencer, tucks into chips in curry sauce from a takeaway near her constituency office in Manchester

YOUR LETTERS: Why Green Party is a Monster Raving comedy act

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 2, 2026

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 2, 2026

Stroud figures heavily criticise PM over US support amid Iran escalation