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Independent candidate challenges Redbridge Council over ‘irregularities’ following Wes Streeting win

The independent candidate who vied to unseat Health Secretary Wes Streeting has challenged Redbridge Council’s electoral services over alleged “irregularities”. Leanne Mohamad came within 540...
Newcastle

Newcastle City Council to face independent inquiry into leadership concerns

A major inquiry will be launched into the running of a controversy-laden North East council. Newcastle City Council will subject itself to an independent investigation,...
Health

Historic vote in parliament passes assisted dying bill amid emotional debate, sparking divided opinions among North East MPs

MPs have voted to pass a bill to enable assisted dying in a historic move. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by...
Health

Debate on assisted dying gets underway in Parliament with bill proposed by MP Kim Leadbeater

For the first time since 2015, MPs have begun their debate on whether to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, as heartbreaking stories...
Health
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Sadiq Khan opposes assisted dying bill, citing concerns over coercion, guilt, and NHS shortcomings

Sadiq Khan has revealed he has “real concerns” about the assisted dying bill, saying he would vote against the proposed law if he was...
Politics

Sunderland councillors clash over defeated motion to tighten rules on accepting gifts

A row broke out between leading and opposition representatives over a defeated bid to alter the local authority’s policy around councillors’ acceptance of gifts. It...
Newcastle

Lib Dems demand Labour apologise over Newcastle parks ‘failure’ as charity set to be scrapped

Liberal Democrats in Newcastle have demanded that council bosses apologise for what the party has labelled a “humiliating U-turn” on the city’s parks. Newcastle City...
Politics

Redbridge Council appoints fourth chief executive in four years

Redbridge Council has appointed its fourth chief executive in four years, after the current boss announced he would retire. Claire Hamilton, currently the chief executive...
Newcastle

Newcastle City Council confirms investigation into bullying claim against ex-leader Nick Kemp

A full investigation is being launched into a bullying complaint made against Newcastle’s former council leader. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) revealed in September...
Newcastle

Newcastle City Council leader could face no confidence vote after Labour loses majority

Newcastle’s council leader looks set to face a vote of no confidence next month, after Labour lost its majority in the city. Liberal Democrats are...
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