MYSTERIOUS: 3 - What They Never Told You

Keir Starmer leads tributes to Nick Forbes after Newcastle Council chief reveals he will stand down

After being deselected by Labour members in his own ward, Coun Forbes said stepping away from Newcastle politics was the “one honourable choice available to me”

Chronicle Live · Feb 22, 2022

Nick Forbes confirms exit as Newcastle City Council leader after Labour Party deselection

The council leader said that withdrawing from May's local elections was the “one honourable choice available to me”, after a stunning loss in Arthur's Hill two weeks ago

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2022

Lisa Nandy urges North East Labour members to reconsider Nick Forbes deselection

The shadow levelling up secretary said Nick Forbes had been a champion for the region.

Chronicle Live · Feb 10, 2022

Newcastle’s Labour leader loses vote to stand in May elections

Nick Forbes is a senior member of the party and has been a councillor for more than 20 years

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Nick Forbes on the brink as Newcastle City Council's Labour leader after stunning selection defeat

The Arthur's Hill councillor was heavily beaten in a ward selection battle on Tuesday – meaning that, as things stand, he will not be eligible for re-election in May

Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2022