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BBC News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Three Solihull Conservative councillors resign membership
Three Conservative councillors from Birmingham have resigned from the party.A joint statement from councillors Michael Gough, Samantha Gethen and Alison Rolf, who represent Solihull, said they will continue to serve as a resignation letter posted to Facebook, Gough said the party had "changed" and no longer reflects on his values and beliefs. Gethen also shared her resignation letter online, stating she had "no confidence" in its local leadership. A statement from Rolf, Gough and Gethen said: "As elected representatives of the people of Solihull, we have always acted with the best interests of our community at heart."We can no longer, in good conscience, continue as part of the Conservative group on Solihull Council."We will continue to serve as independent councillors, standing up for the values of the people of Solihull, to protect what matters, challenge what doesn't and help shape a town that works for everyone."In his letter addressed to Councillor Karen Grinsell, Gough referenced difficulties in his personal life that had impacted his political work over the last 18 wrote: "I have wrestled with my conscience and personally struggled being a Conservative Party member in recent times. "I have probably hung on longer than I should have, due to my loyalty for the local group and the friends I have made."He also went on to say he had witnessed treatment of other members of the party that did not "sit well" with him and that he no longer felt his contributions were valued. Goethe's letter said she made the decision "after much thought and reflection" and feels she can no longer serve the community with the "integrity it deserves" while remaining a Conservative member. She added: "My values have not changed, my commitment to local residents remain as strong as ever."The BBC has contacted the Conservative Party for comment. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Arab News
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Rain delays toss in Pakistan-Bangladesh Champions Trophy match
RAWALPINDI: Overnight rain which continued on and off delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy dead-rubber Group A match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Stadium on Thursday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Dark clouds hovered over the stadium and the two umpires, Adrian Holdstock of South Africa and Michael Gough of England, will inspect the conditions once the rain stops. Both teams are already out of the semifinal race after losing their first two games in the 50-over tournament. India and New Zealand progressed out of Group A. In Group B, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan compete for the other two semifinal spots. England are out of contention.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
PAK vs BAN: Rain delays toss in Champions Trophy dead-rubber
Rain delays the toss in the Champions Trophy Group A dead-rubber match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Stadium on Thursday. The rain, which persisted intermittently overnight, caused a delay as dark clouds lingered over the stadium. Umpires Adrian Holdstock of South Africa and Michael Gough of England are set to inspect the conditions once the rain ceases. Both teams are already out of the semi-final race, having lost their first two matches in the 50-over tournament. India and New Zealand have already advanced from Group A. If the match is washed out, both teams will exit the tournament without a win. In Group B, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan are competing for the remaining two semi-final spots, while England have been eliminated from contention. Weather report: According to Accuweather, rain is expected to impact the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. With temperatures around 18°C and a wind speed of 5 km/h, Rawalpindi will be cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon and evening. This could potentially lead to interruptions, similar to the South Africa vs Australia match, which was abandoned at the same venue. Pitch report: The pitch is expected to be flat, providing ideal conditions for batsmen to dominate. Given Rawalpindi's history of high-scoring encounters, another run-fest could be on the cards. However, while the surface may not offer much assistance to bowlers, the overcast conditions could bring fast bowlers into play. With rain expected in Rawalpindi, seamers might find movement early on, making their role crucial in shaping the outcome of the match. Head-to-head: Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other 39 times in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Pakistan hold a dominant record, winning 34 of these encounters, while Bangladesh have secured victory on just five occasions. Overall ODI Record Matches Played: 39 Pakistan Wins: 34 Bangladesh Wins: 5 Matches Lost (Pakistan): 5 Matches Lost (Bangladesh): 34 Despite Pakistan's clear edge, Bangladesh have often put up a strong fight, especially in ICC tournaments. Before their highly anticipated clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here's a look at their head-to-head battles in global events. In ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (ODIs) The two sides have met three times in the ICC Cricket World Cup: 31 May 1999 (Northampton): Bangladesh won by 62 runs. Bangladesh won by 62 runs. 11 March 2011 (Dhaka): Pakistan won by 58 runs. Pakistan won by 58 runs. 05 July 2019 (London): Pakistan won by 94 runs. In ICC Champions Trophy Pakistan and Bangladesh have met only once in the ICC Champions Trophy. Their only encounter was in Birmingham (2004), where Pakistan won by 9 wickets. Last 5 ODI Matches 31 October 2023 (Eden Gardens, Kolkata): Pakistan won by 7 wickets. Pakistan won by 7 wickets. 06 September 2023 (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore): Pakistan won by 7 wickets. Pakistan won by 7 wickets. 05 July 2019 (The Lord's, London): Pakistan won by 94 runs. Pakistan won by 94 runs. 26 September 2018 (Abu Dhabi): Bangladesh won by 37 runs. Bangladesh won by 37 runs. 22 April 2015 (Mirpur, Bangladesh): Bangladesh won by 8 wickets. With Pakistan looking to extend their dominance and Bangladesh eager to rewrite history, their Champions Trophy 2025 showdown promises to be a thrilling contest.
