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Emma Lewell (left), MP for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, are among more than 100 Labour rebels aiming to defeat the Government's welfare reforms.

South Tyneside MPs among Labour rebels aiming to stop welfare reforms

An activist wearing a t-shirt against disability benefit cuts during a protest over proposed cuts organised by the People's Assembly earlier this month in London. Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: ‘I will vote against the proposals to cut disability benefits’

Rachel Reeves has promised that completing the restoration of the Tyne Bridge will be just the first step in fixing up the North East’s crumbling infrastructure.

Chancellor: we're going to fix North East’s crumbling infrastructure

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Labour restores Winter Fuel Payment to millions of pensioners

Labour is looking to stop families being punished for having children and target the real financial pressures parents face.

Kate Osborne MP: We can achieve when we push

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

The Tories left a legacy of 4.5 million children in poverty. Photo posed by model

Emma Lewell MP: 'I remain committed to delivering on our promise that this Gover...

The North East will be hit harder than any other part of England by the Government’s planned cuts to Personal Independence Payments

North East to be worst hit by PIP cuts with 'devastating' loss

Rubbish that was recently dumped over railings on the Metro line embankment near Chichester station.

Emma Lewell MP: Drones and mobile CCTV will be used in battle to tackle fly-tipp...

The Houses of Parliament.

Preferred candidate to chair new independent regulator unveiled

Flowers laid at a previous Workers Memorial Day commemoration service.

Kate Osborne MP: International Workers Memorial Day one for commemoration

A woman has tragically died shortly after giving birth at a property in Boldon.

Tragedy as woman dies after giving birth - newborn baby in hospital

Three new school nurseries will open in the MP's constituency as part of a national rollout across 300 schools.

Kate Osborne MP: Labour delivering for our children’s future

South Shields Sea Cadets Amber Wood, Abbie Simpson and Amaani Bamgbose, chairman John Eltringham, vice chair Keith trotter, and North East Maritime Trust chairman Alec Renwick.

South Shields Sea Cadets set to benefit from two brand-new boats

The Government and pharmacies have agreed a deal and funding package that halted scheduled protests.

Emma Lewell MP: Labour sends clear signal that it understands the importance of ...

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne, centre, with Minister for Sport Stephanie Peacock and representatives from Hebburn FC at Parliament.

MP Kate Osborne hosts Hebburn FC in Parliament to discuss Government investment
A borough MP welcomed members of a South Tyneside non-league football cub to Parliament to discuss opportunities potential for growth of the grassroots game.
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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament. Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: ‘I will continue to champion our brilliant local clubs and busi...

Durham farmers outside Durham County Council

Durham Council urges government to Stop the Family Farm Tax

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

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Company start-ups in Northumberland hit record high

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, has backed calls from the Kennel Club to ban electric shock collars. Photo: NationalWorld.

Emma Lewell-Buck MP backs the creation of an Armed Forces Commissioner

Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields MP, has backed calls from the Kennel Club to ban electric shock collars. Photo: NationalWorld.

‘The truth matters’ - MP backs Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Shields residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Shields residents...

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

HC-One’s Needham Court Care Home

Residents at Jarrow care home enjoy MP visit
HC-One’s Needham Court Care Home in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, was visited on Thursday 12th December by MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, Kate Osborne.
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South Shields Town Hall.

Petition launched to make council ‘more democratic and transparent’

Kate Osborne MP champions businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, has called on the government to give members of the public a voice as part of bus service reforms.

Emma Lewell-Buck MP welcomes the support for miners in Labours’ Budget

South Shields Town Hall.

Review into special responsibility allowances to take place in 2025

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

EF100 survey results

A double-edged sword – how the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill and budge...

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the first Budget of the new Labour government on Wednesday, October 30.

South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck on Labour’s first Budget

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon.

Leader of South Tyneside Council ‘welcomes’ the Labour first Budget

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Radical action is needed to tackle teacher recruitment and retention

Tackling the teacher recruitment and retention crisis: lessons for the new gover...

Kate Osborne in action in Parliament.

Kate Osborne lauds the impact of Employment Rights Bill

Campaigners are once again pushing for the Pickwick Arms, in Biddick Hall, South Shields, to be either brought back into use or demolished.

Council urged to step in to end running saga over 'eyesore' pub

Andrew Little, partner at Begbies Traynor in the North East

Record number of North East businesses pushed to the brink of financial collapse

Councillors back campaign to stop street lighting along The Leas

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The motion will go before South Tyneside Council on Thursday.

Motion for winter fuel payment policy reversal debated

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Starmer told North East can 'lead UK in offshore wind'

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, has called on the government to give members of the public a voice as part of bus service reforms.

Emma Lewell-Buck MP advocates for community input in bus services

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

Kate Osborne MP reflects on Labour’s first 100 days in Government

Councillor Jane Carter, Labour cabinet member for governance, finance and corporate services, gave a report on South Tyneside Council's budget.

South Tyneside Council predicts massive £7.7million budget hole

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