Category: Politics

She told a Reform UK veterans event in London that she had resigned her Conservative Party membership of 30 years, following Robert Jenrick. Ms Braverman, who is the MP for the constituency of Fareham and Waterlooville, brings the number of sitting MPs in Nigel Farage’s party to eight. Here are all the MPs who have…

Ms Rush, who was elected in December to serve as the ward councillor for Nunthorpe on Middlesbrough Council, was the only valid nomination for the role of parish councillor – the outcome was confirmed on Friday, January 23. Cllr Rush, who is Reform’s first representative on the parish council in Nunthorpe, said she is “really…

Liberal Democrats have criticised Durham County Council’s proposals to increase council tax and cut services as it works to balance its budget for the next four years.  The party also sent a warning to other North East residents about Reform’s decisions ahead of local elections later this year.  Reform council leaders in County Durham said…

Labour Central ward councillor Lewis Young posed a question at a full council meeting on Wednesday, January 14, about those who preach on the town centre’s streets, sharing unease at when this is done in an unfriendly manner. Fellow Labour member and Middlesbrough Council’s executive member for neighbourhoods, Councillor Ian Blades explained that under the…

Conservative Ben Houchen says he has been trying to secure a meeting regarding a potential new hospital, with Mr Streeting since Labour came to power in July 2024. This week on a local radio appearance, Mr Streeting said he was up for meeting the Tees Valley’s politician. Mayor Houchen was pleased with the development, saying…

Conservative Ben Houchen says he has been trying to secure a meeting regarding a potential new hospital, with Mr Streeting since Labour came to power in July 2024. This week on a local radio appearance, Mr Streeting said he was up for meeting the Tees Valley’s politician. Mayor Houchen was pleased with the development, saying…

Reports suggest there will be a large reduction in the number of police forces across the country. There are 43 forces across England and Wales, three of which are in the North East. Cleveland Police covers four out of the five local authorities that make up the Tees Valley (Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Hartlepool). Meanwhile,…

Durham County Council was the subject of a Corporate Peer Challenge by the Local Government Association (LGA), which highlighted the authority’s “strong and unified culture”. The challenge process is designed to support local councils in improving their performance and governance. The review identified “strong strategic direction and stability” within the new administration after Reform UK…

Paul Sexton, Reform member for Chester-le-Street South, faced four allegations relating to his conduct in 2023 when he was an Independent councillor.  One complaint relating to Cllr Sexton raised concerns about his “alleged ill treatment of staff and bullying and harassment of council officers”.  A Durham County Council Standards Hearing Panel was held in private…

The Tory mayor said that he has “always” been a Conservative and had a pop at Reform’s economic credibility when asked about a potential defection. Reporting from the Financial Times has outlined so far “unsuccessful” attempts from Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, to get Lord Houchen to jump ship to the political party that…