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New Black Country Party Aims to Empower Working Class

6/1/2025

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A new political force is emerging in Dudley as the Black Country Party, founded by six ex-Labour councillors, gears up to launch on June 22. Under the leadership of Cllr Pete Lowe, this party is determined to fight against austerity and advocate for fair funding in struggling communities, aiming to empower the working class and shake up the political landscape.

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Story summary

A new political force is emerging in Dudley as the Black Country Party, founded by six ex-Labour councillors, gears up to launch on June 22. Under the leadership of Cllr Pete Lowe, this party is determined to fight against austerity and advocate for fair funding in struggling communities, aiming to empower the working class and shake up the political landscape.