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Politics

Politics plays a part in every aspect of North East life. We bring you the latest in-depth news and reaction from councils across the region, including Newcastle City, North Tyneside , South Tyneside , Gateshead, Sunderland, Northumberland County, and Durham County.

PoliticsChancellor Rachel Reeves warned scrapping Northumberland transport projects would be disaster

North East MayorNorth East Combined Authority tight-lipped on whether mayor will help fund Gateshead Quays arena

PoliticsNewcastle council bids to repair 50 void homes every week to combat huge housing waiting list

NorthumberlandReform UK announces candidate for Cramlington by-election

Northumberland'No excuse' for members of parliament to have second job claims Blyth and Ashington MP

Newcastle upon TyneCouncil promises delayed Newcastle leisure centre will be built – as costs spiral above £34m

TransportRepairs planned to avoid Shields Ferry being shut down before new dock is built

North East MayorNorth East bus operators react to North East mayor's bid to seize control of services

PoliticsLabour transport secretary to meet Hitachi bosses over future of County Durham train factory

Northumbria PolicePolice commissioner's deputy appointed despite concern over 'cost to taxpayer'

NorthumberlandLabour and Conservatives select candidates for Cramlington by-election

TransportShields Ferry set to be saved as mayor commits cash to build £14.6m North Shields landing

Politics'Frustration' at Northumberland County Council leader's stance on further devolution

PoliticsAnswering 999 calls, George Stephenson and the social care crisis: What three new North East MPs said in maiden speeches

EmploymentMore than 150,000 people in North East in 'insecure' work, study says

NorthumberlandTory councillors 'worried' about future of regeneration projects under Labour Government

PoliticsBlaydon and Consett MP Liz Twist appointed as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Parliamentary Private Secretary

NorthumberlandCall for scrutiny on decision over future of Museums Northumberland

Northumbria PoliceNorthumbria Police commissioner set to name new deputy – as £65,000 role returns after 10 years

North East MayorNorth East mayor set to press on with bid to take control of 'broken' bus system

WashingtonTyne and Wear Metro extension to Washington would be welcome – but I have my doubts

CharityNorth East charity leader urges action on child poverty amid 'depressing' picture for region

PoliticsHave your say! Do you support Labour's smoking ban plans?

North East MayorScrutiny of new North East mayor 'nowhere near enough', councillors warn

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