County Council elections and South Shields by-election liveblog

Welcome to the County Council and South Shields by-election liveblog. We’re bringing you all of the results and rumours from now until Friday evening – so stay tuned, and stay in touch.

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Peter Mandelson to stand down as peer after Epstein revelations

Peter Mandelson will stand down as a member of the House of Lords following revelations about his relationship…

Daniel Green

3rd February, 2026, 3:18 pm

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‘Court reform: The myths are loud, but the facts are clear’

Before becoming an MP, I spent years in the police force across several constabularies, including the Metropolitan Police.…

Matt Bishop MP

3rd February, 2026, 12:08 pm

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‘Only Labour is delivering for leaseholders facing a cost-of-living crisis’

Last week, Labour published its Commonhold Bill. This is a historic moment, allowing for an end once and…

Rachel Blake MP

3rd February, 2026, 6:00 am

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