North East LEP Labour Market statistics reaction
Richard Baker, North East LEP Head of Strategy and Policy, said: “Today’s ONS statistics for the North East mirror those…
It’s time to stand up for our NHS says Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald
Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald said: “I joined Labour Ward Councillors and Labour Party ‘members in Brambles Farm and Thorntree this…
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Labour Party nominates Owen Smith, despite attempted ‘entryism’
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Constituency Labour Party (CLP) last week voted to nominate Owen Smith as the next leader…
Labour Leader Endorses Further Support Meetings in South Tyneside
Following his endorsement of the first Harton and Westoe Miners Banner Group meeting to defend Jeremy Corbyn last week, the…
GMB joins Community, USDAW and the MU in nominating Owen Smith
The GMB union is the fourth union to nominate the challenger Owen Smith for Labour leader. It is also the…
Tom Blenkinsop welcomes Community trade union’s nomination of Owen Smith for Labour leadership
Tom Blenkinsop has praised the steelworkers’ union’s decision to nominate Owen Smith in the current Labour leadership contest.
Huge Demand to Defend Corbyn In South Tyneside
Another meeting to defend Jeremy Corbyn has been organised in South Shields due to overwhelming popular demand.
Chamber Reaction to Labour Market Statistics
This morning’s figures continue recent positive trends, with a modest increase in employment and a decrease in unemployment.
MPs’ Letter Calls on Northern Powerhouse Minister to Help Overturn Government’s Industrial Snub to Teesside
Teesside Labour MPs have sent a joint letter to Northern Powerhouse Minister James Wharton MP to urge Business Secretary Sajid…
Redcar MP tables bill to crack down on social media threats and abuse
Labour MP for Redcar, Anna Turley, tabled a Private Members Bill yesterday (4th July 2016) to crack down on the…
Saturday surgery for Westoe residents
The Labour councillors representing the Westoe ward on South Tyneside Council will be holding a surgery for local people this…
Druridge coal mine must be resolved by ministers
Labour’s Shadow Energy Secretary Barry Gardiner has written to Greg Clark, the minister in charge of planning, urging him to…
Cygnet Law becomes first law firm to sign mental health pledge
Cygnet Law has become the first law firm to sign up Mind’s ‘Time to Change’ employer pledge, after completing its…
Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Council Speaks out on “post brexit fears for local council services”
Councillor Sue Jeffrey, Labour Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, today (24th July 2016) spoke out on her fears…
Andy McDonald MP – Reaction following outcome of EU Referendum
I am reeling from the dreadful outcome of the referendum. I know we are all devastated and extremely fearful of…