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North East

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...
Middlesborough

Hemlington by-election date announced following the death of Councillor Jeanette Walker

The date of the Hemlington by-election has been announced by Middlesbrough Council, following the death of Councillor Jeanette Walker. The poll will take place on...
Newcastle

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

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...
Middlesborough

Councillors walk out of Middlesbrough Council meeting over disagreement

A council meeting descended into chaos after councillors left before voting. A full meeting of Middlesbrough Council on Wednesday 11 September was hit by disruption...
Leeds

Leeds City Council confirms new interim chief executive

Leeds City Council has confirmed the appointment of Mariana Pexton as interim chief executive in a unanimous vote of its full council. Mariana, the council’s...
Community

Keir Starmer: ‘I’m worried about the rise of the far right’ but ‘I don’t think the UK is a racist country’

Yesterday the BBC held the first interview with new Prime Minister Keir Starmer since his electoral success in July. Held by interviewer Laura Kuenssberg...
London

Tributes flood in for the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing

It’s been two years since Queen Elizabeth II passed away after 70 years as Monarch of the United Kingdom, reigning from 1952-2022. Her Majesty...
Politics

Faith leaders reject Tommy Robinson’s attempt to further anti-Muslim agenda

Far right activist Tommy Robinson has been attempting to gather support from different religious communities in a bid to further his anti – Muslim...
Politics

New PM promises to ‘stop the rot’ – but warns: ‘Things will get worse before they get better’

Keir Starmer has given a dynamic speech on Tuesday, making promises such as prioritising growth, help for key workers and to tackle the cracks...
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