The Lead Editors

Senior editors writing and editing across The Lead and The Lead North's titles including The Lancashire Lead, The Blackpool Lead, The Teesside Lead, The Southport Lead and The Calderdale Lead

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The Lead

By The Lead Editors

Politics and culture with a campaigning heart, covering people, place and policy beyond the mainstream headlines

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