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Labour voters are disillusioned with the party. Their support since my resignation proves it

After the party blocked me, I left it to run for North East mayor as an independent. It’s a campaign people believe in, says North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Starmer ally says Labour may have to keep ‘lots of bad policies’ in power

Labour leader faces fury over plan to uphold Tory two-child benefit cap – as four Labour mayors join rebellion

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Tuesday briefing: What Rishi Sunak’s plan to cut down on ‘rip-off’ courses actually means

In today’s newsletter: Rishi Sunak has a plan to tackle so-called ‘rip-off’ degrees – but what is the new policy, and how will it work?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Labour mayor QUITS party and slams 'controlling' Westminster HQ

NORTH of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll has resigned from Labour after being blocked by the party from running for another role in England's north east.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023

'It's fantastic' - Thousands of people attend historic Durham Miners' Gala

The event is attracts thousands of people to Durham city each year

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2023

Work begins on Blyth's multi-million pound state-of-the-art learning centre

It is hoped the facility will open in autumn 2024

Chronicle Live · Jul 6, 2023

Northumberland councillor expelled from Labour slams party after being told her appeal will not be heard

The councillor has been backed by North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll

Chronicle Live · Jul 5, 2023

Starmer letting right-wing Labour faction try to destroy party left – McDonnell

The backbench MP has written to the party leader to complain that dissenting voices are being stifled.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Two councillors quit Labour Party over claims of bullying, misogyny, and a 'toxic' atmosphere

Councillors Cath Davis and Gary Madden said they had become 'increasingly disillusioned' as they made claims the North Tyneside Labour group has refuted 'in the strongest possible terms'

Chronicle Live · Jun 27, 2023

Former MEP pledges to turn the North East into England's 'greenest region' if he wins mayor race

Paul Brannen has told Labour members that there is “no bigger threat, no bigger opportunity” than the climate breakdown

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2023