parochial

It might have seemed an obscure, even parochial, battle, but America’s right wing was watching.

Even having spread his wings so wide, he insists Westminster doesn't feel parochial, describing politics as "the place to get things done", moving "from the tactical level to strategic".

Still, in the case of such weaponry, the stakes are so high that critical decisions shouldn’t be determined by parochial politics.

"Applying parochial progressive views to our allies is patronising and foolish."

While national issues are important, local elections can be swayed by parochial concerns like garbage collection and the approval of planning permits.