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Laura Pidcock, who was the North West Durham Member of Parliament between 2017 and 2019, before losing her seat to the Conservative’s Richard Holden, took to Twitter on Thursday (May 26) to express her distaste at the Jubilee events later this month.

Former County Durham MP divides social media by attacking 'grossness' of Queen's Jubilee
A FORMER County Durham MP has divided opinion on social media after taking aim at the upcoming Queen’s Jubilee – branding the celebration as “grossness” and claiming the Queen has “unaccountable wealth”.

It was announced on Saturday (May 28) that Ms Foy, who was first elected to Parliament in 2019, had been reselected by members and affiliated organisations to stand as Labour’s candidate at the next General Election. Picture: MARY KELLY FOY.

City of Durham MP reselected to run in next general election after unanimous backing

Forster Street, Darlington. Picture courtesy of Darlington Centre for Local Studies

JUBILEE SPECIAL How Darlington prepared for Queen's coronation in 1953

The amazing royal souvenirs lurking in YOUR cupboards - do you have any?

PREMIUM The amazing royal souvenirs lurking in YOUR cupboards - do you have any?

A horse-drawn ash-cart on collection day in Milburngate, 1920’s. At the time of the photograph the Corbett family were living where the folk are gathered at the door. The majority of homes at this time would have had ash-closets (toilets).

PREMIUM 12 nostalgic pictures of Durham City that you just have to see

Almost half of the country's coastline is owned by The Queen Pictures: Sarah Caldecott/PA

Did you know the Queen owns all these beaches and rivers in the North East?

Celebrity chefs Chris Bavin, Cherish Finden and Matt Tebbutt Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

The celebrity chefs confirmed for a North East food festival this summer

Weardale Railway welcomed its first passengers on Saturday (May 28), as the transport route was again resurrected to allow timetabled sessions once again. Picture: HFPR.

Historic County Durham rail line reopens with people making first journey

Announcing the news earlier this week, Clearbell Property Partners, revealed that the American-inspired food & cocktail restaurant chain would be moving into the City of Durham by ‘the end of the year’. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

Popular American food chain to open in Durham City later this year

In data released on Saturday (May 28) from the market research provider, YouGov predicted that the Tory party would lose every single seat that it gained in the 2019 general election. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO.

New poll shows how the North East might look at next election - and it's not good for Conservatives

Emily Hope (Beamish Museum), Tori Goodall (Walworth Birds of Prey), Cllr Elizabeth Scott (Durham County Council), Matthew Henderson (Beamish Museum) and Ivor Stolliday, Chairman at Visit County Durham.

County Durham searching for Tourism Superstars - here's all you need to know

The Stanley United team that won the Northern League championship in 1945-46 Back L- R Owens, Coates, Battersby, Beckham, Taylor, Plank (capt), Front L-R Dixon, Nevin, R.Smart, Walmsley, N.Smart.

SPORT NOSTALGIA Why this North East football team never made it big in the FA Cup

7 of the BEST places to get fish and chips in County Durham according to TripAdvisor

7 of the 'very best' places to get fish and chips in County Durham

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RECAP: Big disruption after four vehicles involved in crash on A19

Emergency services were called to the A19 northbound between A182 (Murton Interchange) to A690 Durham Road (Herrington Interchange) at around 7am after reports of a multiple vehicle crash. Picture: GOOGLE.

What we know so far after four vehicles involved in morning crash on A19

The region is currently battling it out with Wrexham, Bradford, and Southampton for the esteemed title in three years’ time, which will see the winning location given an unrivalled cultural programme of events. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

This is when County Durham will find out if it's the City of Culture 2025 - here's how to watch

Boris Johnson got a warm reception on Stockton high street. Picture courtesy of No 10

ECHO COMMENT Does the red wall still support Boris Johnson?

PREMIUM The horror of Devil's Bridge: remembering the country's worst road accident

The new Coronation Park and Recreation Ground at Beamish Museum Pictures: BEAMISH MUSEUM

First look as iconic playground from the 1950s finally opens at Beamish Museum

Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulates Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak after he delivered his Spring Statement in the House of Commons

OPINION: MARY KELLY FOY At last! The penny drops for Sunak

Hundreds of homes suffered a power failure in Ferryhill, County Durham, this morning

Hundreds of homes wake up to no electricity in County Durham town

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is making an announcement on the cost of living

Recap: Rishi Sunak announces £650 payment to those on lowest incomes

Follow the latest breaking news and updates from the roads across the North East and North Yorkshire on Thursday, May 26

RECAP: The latest breaking news, traffic and travel from across the North East

As part of his cost-of-living plan, Mr Sunak revealed that the government would introduce an 'energy profits levy'; a windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas companies. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

Rishi Sunak accused of being "last person in Britain to realise cost of living crisis"

Mr Sunak took to the House of Commons on Thursday (May 26) to announce his cost-of-living plan. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

When North East residents can expect their £400 announced by Rishi Sunak - here's all we know

The musician, who was born in 1949 in Pelton, County Durham, died peacefully at home after a short illness. Picture: PA MEDIA.

County Durham musician dead at 72 after short battling short illness

Durham County Council took legal action against Jordan Bolton over this flytipping incident Picture: DCC

County Durham man fined £1,000 after dumping mattress and car seat at roadside

Retired Church of England archdeacon faces a retrial after the jury was discharged Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Retired Darlington archdeacon faces retrial on sex offences after jury is discharged

This is when power will be restored to postcodes across the North East

This is when power will be restored to postcodes across the North East

Chancellor Rishi Sunak making a statement in the House of Commons, London, on the cost of living crisis

THE ECHO SAYS... At last! Sunak's announcement shows something positive is emerging from partygate scandal

hold Durham Cricket's home ground renamed Seat Unique Riverside - after Emirates signs taken down

Durham's Riverside cricket ground gets this new name as Emirates signs taken down

Picture: NORTH NEWS

Man arrested after incident saw County Durham road close for 24 hours

Damage in Storm Arwen. Picture: Northern Echo.

Three killed and one million homes without power - the devastation of Storm Arwen

LIVE: First review of Durham County Council after Labour administration tufted out

LIVE: First review of Durham County Council after Labour administration tufted out

All the North East H&M stores after announcement of Teesside Park closure

All the H&M shops in the North East after closure of Teesside Park store

Police called to crash in Durham City early after two vehicles involved in incident

Why the A690 saw one lane blocked today and emergency services in attendance

The region's MPs have given their views on the findings of the Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties

North East MPs give their views on Boris Johnson and Sue Gray report findings

Caroline Hewison, of Burnopfield, who sadly died five years ago husband Christopher and daughter Jen Picture: GNAAS/NORTHERN ECHO

County Durham dad and daughter's tribute to 'bubbly' mum who collapsed and died

Enviro-kid Tristan uses his Youtube videos to help people engage with nature. Picture: Kate English

Young green champion urges North-East to engage with nature

George Granville Gibson Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man 'plucked up courage' to report alleged abuse by Darlington vicar

The scene of the crash on the A177 in Shincliffe, near Durham, on Tuesday. Picture: FACEBOOK

Bus passenger captures scene after car crashes into County Durham house

Pupils Keira, Honey-Rose and Rio with (L-R) Cllr Henderson, Cabinet member for children and young people’s services; Jackie Glass, headteacher; and John Collinson, Chair of Governors at Bowburn Primary

See as brand new primary school opens in County Durham - with space for 540 kids

Durham Labour leaders call on Boris Johnson and Chancellor to resign over 'Partygate'

Durham Labour leaders call on Boris Johnson and Chancellor to resign over 'Partygate'

Damage from Storm Arwen. Picture: Northern Echo.

County Durham 'abandoned' by Government in Storm Arwen response - but not everyone agrees

The latest news on Tuesday, May 24

LIVE: Man appears in court accused of murdering seven-year-old Nikki Allan

Paige Zima, 26, tested her physical, mental and emotional resilience in the latest series of SAS: Who Dares Wins

Meet the County Durham single mum who has won SAS: Who Dares Wins

Picture: NORTH EAST TRAFFIC CAMS

LIVE: Two taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on A-road

A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with a crash on the A1(M)

Man due in court today after A1(M) crash which left woman in critical condition

Prime Minister Boris Johnson before welcoming the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to 10 Downing Street, London, on Tuesday May 24, 2022. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

THE ECHO SAYS... How much more damage must the PM sustain before Tory MPs realise he is indefensible?

Amy Purvis of Richmond, North Yorkshire

Darlington teacher died after crash involving drink driver on A66

Peter Harris of Murton has raised an astonishing £15,000 for air ambulance from hosting clothing collections

County Durham man, 71, converts hundreds of bags of clothes into £15k cash

Botox has been raised in a council report on age-restricted products. Picture: Sam Moghadam Khamseh/Unsplash.

Underage and counterfeit: Fears over botox and vape sales in County Durham

Emergency services are dealing with a crash in Essington Way, Peterlee Picture: MICHAEL ROBINSON

RECAP: County Durham crash: Emergency services have dealt with incident

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RECAP: Arrests after reported kidnap plus other breaking news and traffic updates