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All Angles UK attended the Tipton consultation as officials faced questions over what the proposed housing changes could mean for applicants. Share Sandwell’s housing crisis is forcing the council to consider some of the biggest changes to its housing register in years, and All Angles UK was inside the consultation at Jubilee Park Community Centre in Tipton on Friday, speaking directly with housing officials about what the proposals could mean for thousands of residents. The meeting formed part of Sandwell Council’s public consultation on changes to the way people qualify for, are prioritised for and ultimately allocated social housing. The council’s own figures show the scale of the pressure: the register has risen from around 6,000 households in 2020 to more than 24,000 in 2025/26, while properties available to let annually have fallen from around 1,977 to just 1,268.  All Angles UK spoke directly with Louis Bebb, Housing Policy and Strategy ...

"No Weapon Formed....": Holness Makes History as Jamaica Votes for Continuity



Jamaica’s 2025 general election didn’t just deliver a result—it delivered a moment. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has clinched a third consecutive term, a feat that cements his legacy and sends a clear message: the people still believe in his vision. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) secured 34 seats to the People’s National Party’s (PNP) 29, in what Holness himself called “a personal challenge” after a bruising campaign riddled with allegations and political mudslinging.

Standing before jubilant supporters at Belmont Road, Holness quoted Sizzla with fire in his voice: “No weapon formed against me shall prosper… they just can’t stop me now.” But he didn’t stop at defiance. He called for humility, promising to listen more deeply and deliver prosperity “to your driveway and your doorway”. 

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His words struck a chord with many Jamaicans who’ve seen real change—unemployment at record lows, no new taxes in eight years, and a 43% drop in murders this year alone. In St James, once plagued by violence, killings have dropped by a staggering 70%.

Still, the night wasn’t without surprises. In Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz—once hailed as a political trailblazer—was narrowly defeated by PNP newcomer Isat Buchanan. 

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The margin? Just 135 votes. Social media lit up with disbelief, some calling it “a political earthquake,” others praising Buchanan’s quiet but effective grassroots campaign. It’s a reminder that in Jamaican politics, no seat is ever truly safe.

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As Holness prepares to lead Jamaica into another chapter, the stakes are high. He’s pledged to double the minimum wage, expand infrastructure, and continue the fight against crime with smarter, community-driven policing. But he’s also facing calls for greater transparency and civil rights protections, especially around the use of states of emergency.

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So here’s to Prime Minister Holness—may this term be one of unity, progress, and real impact. And to Jamaica: your voice was heard, your vote counted, and your future is being written, one bold decision at a time. “What does Holness’s third term mean for you? Drop your thoughts below—Jamaica’s future is a conversation we all belong to.”

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