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Teesside former chief executive is ‘new chair’ of region’s development corporations

A former chief executive of a Teesside council is the new chair of one of the region’s development corporations. Tony Parkinson, who led Middlesbrough Council...

A “positive first cabinet experience” for North East Reform cllr

The North East’s new leadership put on a united front this week, a month on from the seismic shock to the political landscape delivered...

Mayor rejects call for National Grooming Inquiry, urges focus on protecting women and children today

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has said that limited police and public resources should be prioritised towards preventing sexual violence today, rather than launching...

Middlesbrough ward has highest ‘child poverty’ rate nationally

A Middlesbrough ward has the highest levels of child poverty in the entire country, new figures show. Newport ward sees 85% of its children living...

Hamza Sohaib: Giving young people a political voice

At just 17, Hamza Sohaib is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference. As a Trustee with Kirklees Youth Alliance and...

Reform UK aims for control of Middlesbrough Council in next round of local elections

Reform UK have set out their ambition for gaining a majority of councillors at Middlesbrough Council, come the next set of local elections. Middlesbrough is...

Newcastle City Council’s new political map confirmed ahead of big elections in 2026

Final plans to redraw Newcastle’s political map have been published. The city’s ward boundaries are set to be shaken up ahead of a crunch set...

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...

Eccentric candidate King Teare makes his way to Westminster

An eccentric candidate who had hoped to become the nation’s “first democratically elected king” has made his way to Westminster, despite falling short in...

York and North Yorkshire have a new Mayor – Labour’s David Skaith

The results in for the race to be the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, with a big win for Labour’s David Skaith. Mr Skaith...

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