Politics

North East

North East mayor to publish details of gifts amid claims of ‘deeply worrying’ lack of transparency

The North East mayor will publish details of her financial interests and gifts she has accepted “shortly”, amid concerns about a “deeply worrying” lack...
Newcastle

Newcastle Labour votes in Karen Kilgour as new leader to replace Nick Kemp

Karen Kilgour has been confirmed as Labour’s new leader in Newcastle. Members of the city’s ruling party gathered on Monday night to formally crown the...
London

Alderman Alastair King elected as 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London

A British financier and founder has been elected as the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London. Alderman Alastair King, who was first...
London

City of London leader’s proposed £50,000 pay boost halted as members push back

A potential £50,000 bump for the City of London Corporation’s de-facto political leader has hit a snag after Members voted against recommending the pay...
Bradford & Keighley

Conservatives to call for vote of no confidence in Council Executive

A vote of no confidence in Bradford Council’s leadership will be called by local Conservatives at the next full Council meeting. The Conservative & Queensbury...
North East

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...
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...
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