Conservative Party

Simon Clarke, former MP

Ousted Tory MP rules out standing in former seat at next general election

Councillor Gerald Lee (right) has resigned from the Conservative Party.

Councillor Gerald Lee (right) has resigned from the Conservative Party.

Conservative Party

Long-serving Darlington councillor resigns from Conservatives to 'speak up freely'

Matt Vickers MP

Matt Vickers MP

Teesside MP hits back at claims he was charging constituents £5 to see him

Kemi Badenoch speaking to one of the campaigning nurses, Tracey Hooper, during an earlier meeting

Kemi Badenoch speaking to one of the campaigning nurses, Tracey Hooper, during an earlier meeting

Politicians react to Darlington nurses' victory in trans-row employment tribunal

Reform UK's deputy leader in Durham slammed the complaints as proof of

Reform UK's deputy leader in Durham slammed the complaints as proof of

Durham County Council

Councillor slams 'grotesque campaign' of complaints which cost £11k to investigate

The Northern Echo's manifesto launch from June 2024, which included: secure the future of Hitachi, take fast action on knife crime, reduce child poverty, save dental desert and tackle lengthy waiting lists, commit to a statutory public inquiry

The Northern Echo's manifesto launch from June 2024, which included: secure the future of Hitachi, take fast action on knife crime, reduce child poverty, save dental desert and tackle lengthy waiting lists, commit to a statutory public inquiry

Has the Government delivered on The Northern Echo's manifesto one year on?

Age UK has warned that next winter could be as bad as this year's if nothing changes surrounding winter fuel payments

Age UK has warned that next winter could be as bad as this year's if nothing changes surrounding winter fuel payments

Age UK's winter fuel payment warning as next winter 'threatens to be just as bad'

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, right, with Tom Tugendhat during the Conservative Party Conference at International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, right, with Tom Tugendhat during the Conservative Party Conference at International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

Ben Houchen says Tories have 'huge job to do' on trust at party's conference

Tom Tugendhat on a visit to Teesworks with Ben Houchen.

Tom Tugendhat on a visit to Teesworks with Ben Houchen.

Conservative Party

Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat on visit to Teesside amid party contest

Matt Vickers, Stockton West MP

Matt Vickers, Stockton West MP

Conservative Party

Region's last standing Tory MP gets opposition job as shadow policing minister

Suella Braverman and Ben Houchen.

Suella Braverman and Ben Houchen.

Ben Houchen urges Tory leadership frontrunner to conduct contest 'with civility'

Matt Vickers is the new MP for Stockton West

Matt Vickers is the new MP for Stockton West

Conservative Party

Stockton West MP Matt Vickers talks 'huge disappointment' over Teesside Tory wipeout

Rishi Sunak meets Ben Houchen at Teesside Airport last Friday (May 3) to congratulate him on winning a third term as Tees Valley Mayor despite dismal local election results for the Tories elsewhere.

Rishi Sunak meets Ben Houchen at Teesside Airport last Friday (May 3) to congratulate him on winning a third term as Tees Valley Mayor despite dismal local election results for the Tories elsewhere.

Rishi Sunak ultimately to blame for Tory 'chaos', claims Ben Houchen

Labour has urged Ben Houchen to turn down any Tory party money that came from Frank Hester ahead of May’s mayoral elections.

Labour has urged Ben Houchen to turn down any Tory party money that came from Frank Hester ahead of May’s mayoral elections.

Labour calling on Ben Houchen to reject party money from Tory donor in race row

Luke Allan Holmes, newly announced Conservative candidate for City of Durham.

Luke Allan Holmes, newly announced Conservative candidate for City of Durham.

Conservative Party

Tories select candidate for City of Durham at next General Election

Rishi Sunak arrives at the rear entrance of Downing Street on Monday (November 13) after a visit to Parliament amid his reshuffle.

Rishi Sunak arrives at the rear entrance of Downing Street on Monday (November 13) after a visit to Parliament amid his reshuffle.

Conservative Party

North East MPs split on cabinet reshuffle amid David Cameron's comeback

North West Durham MP Richard Holden is the new chairman of the Tory Party.

North West Durham MP Richard Holden is the new chairman of the Tory Party.

Conservative Party

North West Durham MP Richard Holden named new Tory party chair in reshuffle

Stephen Harker, leader of DBC, said earlier this year that this year's event in South Park wouldn't be going ahead, citing that it was too expensive and the council did not have the funds to deliver the display

Stephen Harker, leader of DBC, said earlier this year that this year's event in South Park wouldn't be going ahead, citing that it was too expensive and the council did not have the funds to deliver the display

Conservative Party

'Extremely expensive' - Darlington residents furious as fireworks display cancelled

The PM has been condemned for comments he made about Nicola Sturgeon at the Tory conference. (Photograph: November 2022)

The PM has been condemned for comments he made about Nicola Sturgeon at the Tory conference. (Photograph: November 2022)

Conservative Party

'Reckless': Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned for Nicola Sturgeon jibe

Rishi Sunak finally confirmed the axing the high-speed link from Birmingham to Manchester after weeks of speculation during a Tory party conference speech at lunchtime

Rishi Sunak finally confirmed the axing the high-speed link from Birmingham to Manchester after weeks of speculation during a Tory party conference speech at lunchtime

Conservative Party

REVEALED: The North East projects earmarked for funding after HS2 scrapped

Rishi Sunak speaking at the Tory party conference on Wednesday (October 4).

Rishi Sunak speaking at the Tory party conference on Wednesday (October 4).

Conservative Party

PM scraps HS2 announcing £36bn of new projects

Conservative Party

Is the UK still too soft on the Russian oligarchs?

Will it be Starmer or Sunak leading the country after the next election?

Will it be Starmer or Sunak leading the country after the next election?

Conservative Party

Is it Labour's turn to run the country?

Stephen Harker, leader of DBC, said last year's event in South Park was successful, but said it was too expensive and the council did not have the funds to deliver the display.

Stephen Harker, leader of DBC, said last year's event in South Park was successful, but said it was too expensive and the council did not have the funds to deliver the display.

Conservative Party

'Extremely expensive' Council confirm Darlington fireworks display cancelled

Would Penny Mordant be a better PM?

Would Penny Mordant be a better PM?

Conservative Party

Letter: Why this reader thinks it's time for Rishi to go

Peter Gibson (R) and Alex Cunningham (L)

Peter Gibson (R) and Alex Cunningham (L)

Conservative Party

'Beggars belief' and 'sickening': North East reacts to leaked Partygate video

Boris Johnson faced the Partygate report that was published today (June 15).

Boris Johnson faced the Partygate report that was published today (June 15).

'Boris Johnson is a liar' - North East MPs react to Partygate report

The charges will now be back in place in Darlington town centre.

The charges will now be back in place in Darlington town centre.

Conservative Party

Free car parking in Darlington axed as charges re-introduced by Labour council

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald has condemned the government's plans.

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald has condemned the government's plans.

Conservative Party

Labour MP hits out at 'divisive' Teesside barge proposal housing 1,000 migrants

Mr Pugh's comments sparked fury in March and led to him being barred from standing in the local election - by the party's social media panel did not sanction him.

Mr Pugh's comments sparked fury in March and led to him being barred from standing in the local election - by the party's social media panel did not sanction him.

Conservative Party

Former Darlington Council candidate not sanctioned following 'transphobic' comments

Labour Cllr Bob Cook (left) and Conservative Cllr Tony Riordan are both hoping they will be Stockton Council's leader following local elections on May 4.

Labour Cllr Bob Cook (left) and Conservative Cllr Tony Riordan are both hoping they will be Stockton Council's leader following local elections on May 4.

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023

Conservative Party

Meet the men hoping to be Stockton Council's next leader & what they say they'll do

Conservatives look set to lose power in Darlington at local elections this week, a polls has said.

Conservatives look set to lose power in Darlington at local elections this week, a polls has said.

Conservative Party

Tories look set to lose control of Darlington Council in elections, poll predicts

Paul Salvin, who won the Normanby seat for the Conservatives on Redcar and Cleveland Council, pictured with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.

Paul Salvin, who won the Normanby seat for the Conservatives on Redcar and Cleveland Council, pictured with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.

Conservative Party

Tories win North East council seat from Labour bucking national trend

Sam Rushworth, Labour's candidate to be Bishop Auckland’s next MP, has spoken out after Dehenna Davison announced she would stand down at the next General Election

Sam Rushworth, Labour's candidate to be Bishop Auckland’s next MP, has spoken out after Dehenna Davison announced she would stand down at the next General Election

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Bishop Auckland Labour candidate speaks out as Dehenna Davison MP plans to stand down

Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison has announced that she will stand down at the next election.

Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison has announced that she will stand down at the next election.

Conservative Party

Dehenna Davison to stand down as Bishop Auckland MP at the next election

Jacob Rees-Mogg worked with Dominic Johnson

Jacob Rees-Mogg worked with Dominic Johnson

Conservative Party

Jacob Rees-Mogg's former business partner sacked from government after 26 days

Kevin Hollinrake - Thirsk and Malton MP, Dehenna Davison - Bishop Auckland MP, and Guy Opperman - Hexham MP are the latest North East Tories to be given jobs in Rishi Sunak's government.

Kevin Hollinrake - Thirsk and Malton MP, Dehenna Davison - Bishop Auckland MP, and Guy Opperman - Hexham MP are the latest North East Tories to be given jobs in Rishi Sunak's government.

Conservative Party

Three more North East Tory MPs secure jobs in Rishi Sunak's government

LIVE: Rishi Sunak begins reshuffle after making first speech as PM - updates

LIVE: Rishi Sunak begins reshuffle after making first speech as PM - updates

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LIVE: Rishi Sunak begins reshuffle after making first speech as PM - updates

Rishi Sunak makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street

Cabinet reshuffle

Cabinet reshuffle so far: Who's in and who's out as Rishi Sunak becomes PM

Simon Clarke has hinted he's out of his role as Levelling Up Secretary.

Simon Clarke has hinted he's out of his role as Levelling Up Secretary.

Conservative Party

North East Tory MP hints he's out of job as Rishi Sunak prepares new cabinet

Rishi Sunak has delivered his first speech outside No10 Downing Street after becoming Prime Minister.

Rishi Sunak has delivered his first speech outside No10 Downing Street after becoming Prime Minister.

Conservative Party

See Rishi Sunak's first statement in full as officially becomes Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak snubbed scandal hit former minister Matt Hancock

Rishi Sunak snubbed scandal hit former minister Matt Hancock

Conservative Party

Rishi Sunak caught snubbing Matt Hancock as he celebrates outside Tory HQ

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

Rishi Sunak to become new Prime Minister as he wins latest Tory leadership race

Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson - the three MPs considered most likely to stand to be the next Prime Minister.

Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson - the three MPs considered most likely to stand to be the next Prime Minister.

Who your MP is backing to be the next Prime Minister after Liz Truss forced out

Blyth MP Ian Levy has become the latest to speak out in support of Boris Johnson making a return as PM. Picture: LDRS

Blyth MP Ian Levy has become the latest to speak out in support of Boris Johnson making a return as PM. Picture: LDRS

Another North East Tory MP says he wants Boris Johnson back in Downing Street

Conservative Party

LIVE: Full rolling list of what North East MPs are saying after Liz Truss resigns

Krishnan Guru-Murthy will not appear on Channel 4 News for a week

Krishnan Guru-Murthy will not appear on Channel 4 News for a week

Channel 4 takes Krishnan Guru-Murthy off air after 'c***' incident

North East Conservative politicians, right, have spoken out after Liz Truss, left, announced her resignation as Prime Minister.

North East Conservative politicians, right, have spoken out after Liz Truss, left, announced her resignation as Prime Minister.

Conservative Party

North East Tories welcome Liz Truss' resignation as they slam 'fiasco' & 'mess'

North East Conservative MP submits letter of no confidence in Liz Truss

North East Conservative MP submits letter of no confidence in Liz Truss

Conservative Party

North East Conservative MP submits letter of no confidence in Liz Truss

Boris Johnson, who only stood down last month, considers his return a matter of public interest, reports The Times

Boris Johnson, who only stood down last month, considers his return a matter of public interest, reports The Times

Boris Johnson to run to replace Liz Truss - 44 days after being replaced by Liz Truss

A number of candidates will likely stand to be the next Prime Minister, but who do you want to see end up in charge? (House of Commons/PA)

A number of candidates will likely stand to be the next Prime Minister, but who do you want to see end up in charge? (House of Commons/PA)

Conservative Party

POLL: Vote for who you want to see as next UK Prime Minister

$The government has won a vote on fracking after another day of turmoil in Number 10. Picture: PA$ $The government has won a vote on fracking after another day of turmoil in Number 10. Picture: PA$

Conservative Party

Government defeats bid to ban fracking as MP accuses Tory whips of 'bullying'

A specific set of circumstances could see a no confidence vote come against Liz Truss and see her lose her role as Prime Minister (PA)

A specific set of circumstances could see a no confidence vote come against Liz Truss and see her lose her role as Prime Minister (PA)

Conservative Party

How could the Tory party force Liz Truss to resign?

Liz Truss says she will do things differently even if 'not everyone is in favour'.

Liz Truss says she will do things differently even if 'not everyone is in favour'.

Conservative Party

Liz Truss will do things differently even if 'not everyone is in favour'