North East flight disruption LIVE – Emirates latest and people stranded after strikes
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled to destinations in the Middle East following developments on Saturday morning
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UK travel disruption LIVE – North East flights cancelled amid Iranian strikes
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled to destinations in the Middle East following developments on Saturday morning
Labour MP Josh Simons resigns as a Cabinet Office minister
The MP for Makerfield in the North West has faced calls to resign from his ministerial post over claims that think tank Labour Together paid PR firm Apco Worldwide to look into the background of journalists in 2023, when Mr Simons was its director. He confirmed he had resigned from the role in a statement…
Labour MP Josh Simons resigns as a Cabinet Office minister
The MP for Makerfield in the North West has faced calls to resign from his ministerial post over claims that think tank Labour Together paid PR firm Apco Worldwide to look into the background of journalists in 2023, when Mr Simons was its director. He confirmed he had resigned from the role in a statement…
Sir Keir Starmer confirms British planes are in Middle East
US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning (February 28) in what the two countries described as a βpre-emptiveβ strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons. The Prime Minister had previously joined European allies in condemning Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern countries following the strikes. Sir Keir has now confirmed that…
Durham Miners’ Association warns Labour faces ‘annihilation’
The stark warning from the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) follows Labour’s defeat in Thursdayβs by-election, which was won by the Green Party with a majority of 4,402. Reform UK finished second, with Labour pushed into third place. Alan Mardghum, secretary of the DMA, said: “The electorate of Gorton and Denton have sent a very clear…
North Yorkshire councillor switches to Reform UK
Councillor John Mann, member for the Oatlands and Pannal division in Harrogate, has announced he has joined Reform UK The councillor was originally elected as a Conservative but stood down to become an independent member in November. Commenting on his decision to join Reform, Cllr Mann said: βI have joined Reform UK as Britain is…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to visit North East today
He’s expected to talk to children, parents and carers, outlining that 1.3 million households in the North East will benefit from an average decrease of Β£117 to their energy bills. He will also highlight how the governmentβs plan for schools, published on Monday, will raise standards across the region. The Prime Minister will say that…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to visit North East today
He’s expected to talk to children, parents and carers, outlining that 1.3 million households in the North East will benefit from an average decrease of Β£117 to their energy bills. He will also highlight how the governmentβs plan for schools, published on Monday, will raise standards across the region. The Prime Minister will say that…
Prime Minister visits Walbottle Academy in North East trip
At Walbottle Academy, near Newcastle, Mr Starmer outlined his plans for reforming education, including special educational needs and disability (SEND), as well as free school meals and breakfast clubs. Speaking during his visit, the Prime Minister said: “Very often we say that we want every child to go as far as their talent or ability…