‘A Northern Olympics would bring Andy Burnham’s political mission to life’
A northern Olympics would be both a catalyst and convenor for the work needed to deliver growth across the north.
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Welfare reform vote: 70 councillors in hardest-hit region write to Kendall
More than 70 Labour politicians in part of the region likely to be hardest hit by welfare reform changes have signed an open letter to Liz Kendall, urging the Work and Pensions Secretary to "rethink" the changes.
Northumberland results breakdown as Labour ends third in council it once ran
Labour has lost a dozen seats at local elections for the Northumberland county council, finishing a distant third behind Reform and the Tories on a council where Labour was once the largest party for three decades.
Heathrow expansion: ‘North won’t accept the crumbs of the South’s cake’
The Chancellor’s announcement of a massive injection of investment is acknowledgement that the market is not able on its own either to deliver growth or social justice. The government needs to intervene and reshape Britain. But serious…
‘I lived through the Miners’ Strike. 40 years on, here’s why it’s still relevant’
Four decades ago, crowds gathered in Durham for what was termed a demonstration with the “Big Meeting” in hiatus on cost cutting grounds. Those who attended found circumstances much different to those we see today.
Durham Miners’ Gala 2024: Live updates as event marks 40 years since strike
Tens of thousands of people are assembling for the Durham Miners' Gala today, for the first time under a Labour government in more than a decade.
Essex: Harlow and Thurrock red but Farage elected and ‘coming for Labour’
Labour has gained two Essex seats which represented ambitious targets coming into the election
Red Wall: Gains in Stoke, Grimsby, Redcar, Workington, Hartlepool, Barrow, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Bolsover
Labour has won back a string of key 'red wall' seats as it looks to rebuild in its former heartlands, taking back Stoke-on-Trent Central, Barrow and Furness, Bishop Auckland, Bolsover, Scunthorpe, Redcar, Whitehaven and Workington…
Labour paints new metro mayor map red with fresh leaders despite Tees loss
Labour has won two new mayoral posts in the north of England, despite facing a setback in Tees Valley.
Meet Labour’s new North East mayor Kim McGuinness as Labour sees off Jamie Driscoll
Labour has won the new North East mayoral election after a close race with independent candidate Jamie Driscoll.
‘Why Jamie Driscoll’s campaign should give Labour pause for thought’
Unless Labour can offer genuinely positive change and demonstrate the credibility to deliver on their promises, we may see more political applecarts upset this year even as they head to victory.
‘We must go further than New Labour on child poverty – and finally eliminate it’
I’m proud to be from the North East. I was brought up in Tyneside, and I raised my own family here. I’m privileged to represent the City of Durham in parliament, the best constituency in England, but there’s an issue I’m not proud of: the…