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Simon Clarke (left) and Peter Gibson (right) are among those who could lose their seats. Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT & CHRIS BOOTH

These are the North East Tory MPs who could lose their seats at next election
Interactive Map: The Conservatives would be practically wiped out in the North East if there was a General Election tomorrow, according to pollsters.

Train strikes have taken place across June 21-25, but will there be any next week? (PA)

Will there be train strikes next week? - RMT doesn't rule out further action

Boris Johnson spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme about measures to help people's finances (PA)

Boris Johnson doesn't rule out cutting VAT on energy bills to ease cost-of-living crisis

Train strikes have taken place across June 21-25, but will there be any next week? (PA)

Will there be train strikes next week? - RMT doesn't rule out further action

Peter Gibson became MP for Darlington in 2019. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

By-election results: Darlington MP 'disappointed' but backing PM despite losses

Steven Sahota, from Hope for the Future, is inviting people to talk about climate change at Ormesby Hall

Talk about climate change and green jobs at event to bring politicians and people together

Durham County Council member for Murton, Julie Griffiths, who is said to have received a large number of messages from defendant Christopher Ryan, earlier this year Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

County Durham man facing harassment charge relating to a local councillor

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks at a press conference during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Lemigo Hotel, during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda.

THE ECHO SAYS... The PM staggers on, with another dagger in his back

The seats at Tiverton and Honiton and in Wakefield were lost in by-elections (PA)

Boris Johnson breaks silence after Conservative double by-election loss

The Prime Minister also said it remains “the plan” to raise corporation tax but sought to attribute the policy to Chancellor Rishi Sunak (PA)

Boris Johnson denies planning to lift curbs on bosses' pay and banker bonuses

Proposals to use City of Culture cash for the DLI Museum and Art Gallery revamp were debated by Durham councillors including Alison Batey (top) and Elizabeth Scott (bottom).

Bid to have City of Culture bid spent across County Durham fails

LGBT hate crime doubles in the North East in just 5 years

LGBT hate crime doubles in the North East in just 5 years

Councillor Gareth Dadd, North Yorkshire County Council's finance boss

Council won't 'print money' to ease staff recruitment and retention struggles

Rachael Maskell, Labour MP for York Central, wants Andrew to be stripped of the Duke of York title Pictures: PA

MP tables bill that could see Andrew stripped of Duke of York title

Dr Fiona Hill speaks at Bishop Barrington school in Bishop Auckland. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo.

THE ECHO SAYS... A valuable lesson for Bishop Auckland student

Kevin Hollinrake and a file photo of a solar farm Pictures: Northern Echo/Pixabay

Region's MP slams 'bonkers' plans to put solar farms on quality farming land

Rail strikes saw a huge number of trains cancelled (PA)

Rail strikes - How to get a refund if your train was cancelled

Rail strikes saw a huge number of trains cancelled (PA)

Rail strikes - How to get a refund if your train was cancelled

The picket line at Darlington station. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Rail strikes underway as workers form picket line in Darlington

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne (centre, holding green RMT flag) joined rail workers on the picket line in London on Tuesday (June 20) morning

North East MP defies Labour bosses to join railway strikers on picket line

A picket line as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union begin their nationwide strike in a bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Picture: PA

Rail workers begin strike as North East station is deserted

Councillors Craig Martin, Patricia Jopling, Rob Crute and Carl Marshall took part in a debate over financial planning.

Fear of 'passing the buck' over ideas to save £30m in council budgets

Durham Council HQ: Labour leader hits out at 'shambolic' lack of figures

Durham Council HQ: Labour leader hits out at 'shambolic' lack of figures

Councillors Carl Marshall and Patricia Jopling spoke about The Sands development at a council meeting.

'Posh offices' or 'clogging up' prime employment land? Debate rumbles on over Durham Council HQ

Mick Lynch criticised the proposed change in the law, which would allow flexible workers, including agency staff, to cover for those on strike (PA)

RMT general secretary says Grant Shapps is 'spouting nonsense' over rail strikes

The Tyne and Wear Metro will be affected by RMT strike action this week. Picture: NQ STAFF

How Tyne and Wear Metro services will be impacted by the rail strike

An LNER train at Darlington Station. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

North East MP accuses rail unions of holding country to 'ransom' ahead of strike

A Northern Rail train

THE ECHO SAYS... We need calm heads, but we don't see any on either side

Medact North East dropped a banner from the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead. Pictures: NORTH NEWS

North East healthcare workers demonstrate support over calls to ban nuclear weapons

Carla Denyer, who is co-leader of the Green Party, visited Darlington to meet campaigners

Green Party leader backing efforts to protect Darlington woodland

Hundreds of dead and dying crabs and lobsters were washed ashore in unusually high numbers. Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

This is what North East MPs' are doing to tackle devastating fishing crisis

Picture: NORTH NEWS

Pictures: Delays on A1 as fuel protestors begin slow drive across North East

A1 Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

When A1 fuel protestors will be in Darlington and County Durham as major delays expected

Darlington Borough Council is to send out more letters about the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Darlington residents could soon get more letters over £150 council tax rebate

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UK is asked to host Eurovision 2023 after Ukraine are ruled out

The protestors will drive down the A1 on Friday (June 17) afternoon. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Thousands of drivers set to hold fuel protest on major North East road tomorrow

Home Office say Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre plans on hold until made safe Picture: NQ Staff

Home Office say Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre plans on hold until site made safe

“Redcar become the Nashville of England” by allowing Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to bring in tax cuts similar to those being introduced in Tennessee.

Michael Gove thinks this North East town could become 'the Nashville of England'

renters' reform

THE ECHO SAYS... Renters' reform White Paper is a step in the right direction

A row broke out on Twitter between Redcar Conservative MP Jacob Young and Middlesbrough Labour MP Andy McDonald

Redcar Tory MP told to 'stick to the lemontops' over row about rail strikes

Voters go to polls for previously cancelled election for Copt Hill seat on Sunderland City Council today Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Voters go to polls to fill single North East council seat six weeks after rest of electorate

Cllrs Carl Marshall and Elizabeth Scott have clashed over proposals to spend City of Culture money on the DLI Museum and Art Gallery.

Row erupts over proposals to spend City of Culture funding on the revival of the DLI Museum

Picture: ANDREW MATTHEWS/PA WIRE & SARAH CALDECOTT

North East MPs react to Rwanda deportation flight being cancelled

The flight was due to take off on Tuesday (June 14) night. Picture: ANDREW MATTHEWS/PA WIRE

North East asylum charity boss 'elated' at cancellation of first Rwanda flight

Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Home Office responds to concerns over 'toxic' work culture at Durham passport office

Boris Johnson in Hartlepool with his new MP Jill Mortimer. The levelling up message was very important in the Tories' electoral success here. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT.

THE ECHO SAYS... Are we seeing a start to real levelling up?

North Yorkshire County Council leader, Cllr Carl Les

Council vows to be 'transparent and open' during biggest overhaul in 50-years

Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Union boss says Durham passport workers should be 'properly paid and properly treated'

A Durham MP has told of ‘toxic working cultures’, ‘bullying tactics’ and a staff member who ‘contemplated suicide’ at Durham passport office amid a backlog of applications. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

'Toxic work culture' and 'bullying' at Durham passport office left worker 'contemplating suicide’

Mary Kelly Foy.

THE ECHO SAYS... MPs should be encouraged to visit passport offices, not turned away

Durham Passport Office. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

MP concerned for staff welfare at Durham Passport Office amid application delays

Spennymoor's new Mayor, councillor Dean Ranyard, following his recent inauguration Picture: SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL

Meet the train driver who is now mayor of this County Durham town

A call for a public inquiry was raised at a meeting at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough. Picture: Google.

Leading governor of troubled mental health trust "refuted" watchdog claims

Sir Keir Starmer being investigated over possible earnings and gifts rule breaking (PA)

Sir Keir Starmer being investigated over possible earnings and gifts rule breaking