Ukraine-Russia Statement

25 Feb 2022

The attack overnight on the Ukraine is blatant aggression and the images of families fleeing…

Local Hero 2021

23 Nov 2021

LOCAL HERO AWARD 2021 2021 has been yet another difficult year for us all physically…

Wansbeck Child Poverty Report 2021

09 Sep 2021

Back in 2019, in the face of rapidly rising child poverty levels in the North…

Changes to Pupil Premium funding takes millions form North East Schools

22 Apr 2021

North East schools are set to lose up to £7.26m as a result to changes…

Labour calls for ‘Electric Vehicle Revolution’

25 Mar 2021

This country needs a bold and ambitious vision for an ‘Electric Vehicle Revolution’ with the…

Right To Food Campaign

22 Feb 2021

Food poverty is reaching crisis point up and down the country, including here in the…

Heart Unions Week

14 Feb 2021

The week from the 8th-14th February marks Heart Unions week, a week dedicated to raising…

Natalie & Johnny Kerr crowned Ian Lavery Local Heroes 2020

23 Dec 2020

Thank you to everyone who voted in my Local Hero award this year. Over 30…

Local Hero Award 2020

25 Nov 2020

2020 has been an extremely difficult year for all of us mentally, physically and financially.…