Ben Bradley11 Dec 2025Former Tory MP and council leader joins Reform UKThe former MP for Mansfield confirms he is making the switch to Reform after a year out of politics.11 Dec 20256 Nov 2024Nottinghamshire County Council leader steps downBen Bradley has been a county councillor since 2017 and became the leader in 2021. 6 Nov 20248 Dec 2023Mayoral candidates pledge to keep free tram passesThe county council is considering ending free tram travel for elderly and disabled people.8 Dec 20235 Oct 2023HS2 cash earmarked for tram line open since 2015The government lists an existing tram line among its projects funded by HS2's cancellation.5 Oct 202318 Nov 2022MP says hotel removed homeless for asylum seekersBen Bradley says the arrival of 34 asylum seekers meant homeless residents had been "turfed out".18 Nov 202210 May 2021Conservative MP chosen as new council leaderThe move comes after the Tories gained control of the authority for the first time in 12 years.10 May 2021
