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Full list of gifts taken by North East MPs revealed among Labour criticism

The North East’s MPs have accepted more than £300,000 of gifts and donations. Taylor Swift concert passes, hospitality packages at football matches, theatre tickets, and...

Labour urged to ‘act now’ or leave thousands more children to be born into poverty

Labour must act more urgently to combat the North’s huge levels of child poverty now, experts have warned. As Sir Keir Starmer prepared to address...

North East in a ‘race against time’ to seize control of buses as mayor calls for new powers

The North East is in a “race against time” to seize control of the region’s buses. Leaders are pushing the Department for Transport (DfT) to...

Ex-mayor Jamie Driscoll to launch new political organisation to create ‘progressive alliance’

Ex-mayor Jamie Driscoll is launching a new movement aimed at creating a “progressive alliance” of political candidates. The former North of Tyne mayor, who quit...

North East mayor pushes for free school meals to tackle child poverty

Every child in the North East could receive free school meals throughout primary school under plans to combat poverty levels. North East mayor Kim McGuinness...

Councillor emphasises importance of woman of colour as leader with new leader of Newcastle Council to be chosen next week

Nick Kemp’s successor as Newcastle City Council leader is expected to be chosen next week. The long-serving Byker councillor quit as leader of the city’s...

North East mayor urges Labour to move on from ‘Westminster bubble’ rows

The North East mayor has urged Labour to deliver a message of hope in order to move away from the “Westminster bubble” rows that...

Nick Kemp’s full statement released as he resigns amid bullying claim

Nick Kemp said he “strenuously” denies a bullying allegation against him and accused some fellow Labour councillors of acting “against the interests” of the...

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp resigns after bullying accusation

Newcastle City Council leader Nick Kemp has resigned in the wake of a bullying complaint against him. The Labour councillor will step down with immediate...

North East sets out to reduce ‘immoral’ child poverty rates

The North East has set out an ambition to lead the nation in bringing down “immoral” child poverty rates blighting the lives of thousands...

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