Mr Pecksniff casts his sardonic eye over Burnham's ambitious agenda. Could Labour's whipping system finally be loosened? Reform's local election fortunes continue to wobble.

Mr Pecksniff returns with another sharply satirical diary. Burnham promises hope – but can he deliver? Farage's by-election strategy comes under the microscope. Patrick Spencer is acquitted, ending Suffolk's by-election speculation.

Our witty Mr Pecksniff reflects on Burnham's bold vision for Britain. Who should be Chancellor? Labour MPs may finally be allowed to speak their minds again.

At one point yesterday, nearly 3/4 of electricity generation was from renewables. I wonder what it will be today? It’s sunny and breezy in the east. Check grid.iamkate.com

In a era of hotter summers, trees are one of the most effective tools for tackling extreme heat, shading streets, cooling the air. They can even help save lives during heatwaves. Kate Moore argues we need more trees.

More happiness, especially for you. Peterborough Morris at John Clare house, Helpston. With sticks!

The Peterborough Morris dancers and Crosskey Clog ladies are fortunate to have a band of such accomplished musicians... All celebrating the famous poet, on John Clare Day at Helpston. John Clare wrote celebrating the English countryside & of his sorrow at its disruption.

The ladies from Peterborough's Crosskey Clog are equally charming to watch. Fantastic summer tradition, so very British. Helpston, John Clare Day.

Some summer traditions are so delightful, it's wonderful to see The Peterbrough Morris dancing in Helpston to celebrate John Clare Day.

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Today's Open Farm Sunday is an opportunity to explore the world of the food production and farming conservation work. See 🧵 for an open farm near you.

Farmers whose families have worked the land for generations have a profound knowledge of nature and their environment. This video clip from Suffolk Farmer Graham Denny may surprise. Open Farm Sunday offers more farming insights.

Ready for a different kind of climate conversation? Talk with the people shaping a nature-positive future. Jules Pretty says - get ready to lift your courage.

What if the real fear in financial markets isn’t inflation — but a government that starts prioritising housing, poverty reduction, and public services over wealth protection? Analysis by Richard Murphy

Some results were expected. Others… less so. Across the East, the political map is shifting in real time. Catch up with our rolling coverage 👇 eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...

Mine a lot easier to guess....

Reform’s detention-centre proposal is politically sharp but legally murky: target Green-voting constituencies, spare Reform ones. A YouGov poll suggests even many Reform voters think that’s unacceptable.

Reform’s detention-centre proposal is politically sharp but legally murky: target Green-voting constituencies, spare Reform ones. A YouGov poll suggests even many Reform voters think that’s unacceptable.

Living costs rise – more households are near the edge Can prevention save money and lives long term? Cross-party MPs are working towards that 👇

Nigel Farage once again spots the gap between what shocks the public and what the law can realistically punish. The bigger story may be how weak UK electoral enforcement has become.

A new caucus wants to rewrite UK poverty policy From crisis response – to long-term prevention You can join them by signing their petition

If voters want to “send a message”, Reform offers a clear way to do it. But what happens the day after the message is delivered? Stephen McNair reports⬇️ eastangliabylines.co.uk/party-politi...

Working families struggling despite having jobs Is the system failing those it should protect? See why it matters

The local elections are only two days away now. Pecksniff and EAB have shared their thoughts on how it's all looking. It's not pretty.

If you don’t want a Reform-run council, what’s the alternative? In the 2nd of 3 articles from the parties, Sandy Martin makes the case for Labour candidates in key areas ⬇️

From potholes to social care to local investment — what would a Green approach look like? In the 2nd of 3 articles from the parties, Adrian Ramsay sets out the case ⬇️

Why do some parties perform best when turnout is low? In the 1st of 3 articles from the parties, Tim Adams argues that’s key to understanding this election ⬇️

Why are local elections just as important as general elections? In the 3rd of 3 articles from the parties, Tim Adams explains what’s at stake on 7 May ⬇️