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The Save Our Stanley's campaign is calling for South Tyneside Council's decision to close 10 nurseries to be scrutinised.

Campaigners back calls for intervention into nursery closures

Emma Lewell, South Shields MP.

MP calls for no ‘crude cuts’ when reducing welfare spending

Katie Groom, the Reform UK candidate, won the Harton by-election on Thursday, August 6.

Full cost of Harton by-election is revealed by South Tyneside Council

Save our Stanley's campaigners at South Shields Town Hall.

Council urged to delay daycare nursery closures at special meeting

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, has backed the Save Our Stanley's campaign.

Labour MP urges Cabinet to reject Stanley's closure with letter

Anyone wishing to vote in the upcoming local elections in South Tyneside must ensure they are registered to vote by midnight on Monday, April 20.

Full list of results as a new councillor is elected in the Harton ward

South Tyneside's local plan has finally been adopted after years of political wrangling.

Years of wrangling finally come to an end as local plan approved

Emma Lewell, South Shields MP.

South Shields MP looks ahead to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister

Alex Clarke, left, at the election count at Temple Park in May.

Date set for Harton by-election after Reform UK councillor resignation

Council leader makes Keir Starmer resignation stance statement

Stanley's at the Whitburn and Marsden Family Hub.

Labour claims it ‘did not propose’ closing any Stanley’s nursery

What happens next after historic South Tyneside Council elections 2026 results?

South Tyneside Council elections 2026: Here's what will happen next

Tracey Dixon, the outgoing leader of South Tyneside Council, has said that "democracy has told a tale" at the 2026 local elections.

Leader’s response as Labour loses control of South Tyneside Council

Reform UK have secured South Tyneside Council.

Local elections 2026: Full list of results for South Tyneside

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, both rebelled against the government and voted in favour of referring Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee.

MPs not expected to face consequences for defying the Prime Minister

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, both rebelled against the government and voted in favour of referring Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee.

MP 'rebel stance' gets South Tyneside seal of approval
MPs Emma Lewell and Kate Osborne defied their party to vote against Keir Starmer - here’s what you thought about it.
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Emma Lewell (left), MP for South Shields, and Kate Osborne, MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East, have rebelled against the government in a vote to refer Sir Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee.

MPs rebel against Keir Starmer over Privileges Committee motion

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, is set to defy the Labour Whip over voting down a motion to refer Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee.

South Shields MP to defy Keir Starmer over Privileges Committee motion

Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson said scrapping the two child benefit cap will benefit over 18,000 North East families.

New figures reveal huge impact of scrapping 2 child benefit cap

Jarrow MP Ellen Wilkinson addressing a crowd during the Jarrow Crusade in 1936.

Kate Osborne MP: Jarrow marchers' courage still resonates and the fight for fair...

Colliery brass bands entertain crowds as they march through Durham during the 139th Durham Miners’ Gala on Saturday. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Kate Osborne MP: The Big Meeting miners’ gala is much more than a celebration

Leader to remain in role as Labour loses majority on Council

Councillor Shane Smith, Deputy Mayor of South Tyneside.

South Tyneside’s Deputy Mayor resigns from the Labour Party

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 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...

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

MP reflects on the state of the NHS as she recovers from surgery

Chris Packham is calling on Shields residents to write to their MP on the issue of trophy hunting - Animal News Agency

Chris Packham urges Shields residents to write to their MP on the issue of troph...
Environmentalist Chris Packham is calling for Shields residents to write to their MP to call for a ban on trophy hunting.
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South Shields Town Hall.

South Tyneside Council votes against Winter Fuel Payment challenge

Tributes paid to a former Mayor of South Tyneside who died, aged 86

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during her conference speech Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

Protesters spray paint 'genocide’ on Labour conference entrance.

Watch: Protesters spray paint 'genocide’ on Labour conference entrance

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

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RICHARD ORD: Millionaires get Winter Fuel Allowance! Bit rich isn't it?

Councillor receives 'formal censure' and email restrictions

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

Kate Osborne (left) and Emma Lewell-Buck retained their seats in the 2024 general election. Speaking after their victories, both promised that the new Labour government will be one for everyone.

South Tyneside MPs react to Labour winning the 2024 general election

Emma Lewell-Buck and Kate Osborne have both retained their seats in the 2024 general election.

General election 2024: Labour hold both seats in South Tyneside

A full list of candidates standing in South Tyneside in the 2024 general election has been confirmed. Photo: National World.

General election 2024: Five key things to know in South Tyneside

Neil Kinnock falls over on Brighton seafront in 1983.

Funny political stunts gone wrong from elections past

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

Joan Hamilton was elected to South Tyneside Council following a by-election on Thursday, June 27.

New independent councillor joins council after by-election

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

South Tyneside MPs Emma Lewell-Buck (left) and Kate Osborne.

South Tyneside MPs react to Rishi Sunak calling a general election

The South Tyneside Alliance Group has become the "official opposition" to Labour in the borough. Cllr David Kennedy, the Group leader, is pictured in the centre.

South Tyneside Alliance Group become new ‘official opposition’

The counting of the votes for the 2024 local election took place at the Temple Park Leisure Centre, in South Shields. Photo: National World.

Local elections 2024: What went wrong for Labour in South Tyneside?

Local Elections 2024: Independents and Green Party celebrate success

The counting of the votes for the 2024 local election took place at the Temple Park Leisure Centre, in South Shields. Photo: National World.

Local elections 2024: Full list of results for South Tyneside

Cllr Tracey Dixon, the leader of South Tyneside Council, has called on the Labour Party to "restart" in the borough following a heavy election defeat.

Council leader reacts following disastrous local elections

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Whiteleas ward, from left: Robin Coombes, Michelle Turnbull, Sophie-Jane Williams.

Candidates standing in the Whiteleas ward in the 2024 local elections

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Whitburn and Marsden ward, from left: Tracey Dixon and Edward Littley.

Meet the candidates standing in the Whitburn and Marsden ward

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Westoe ward, from left: Sandra Duncan, Georgina Holt, Kate Owens-Palmer.

Candidates standing in the Westoe ward in the 2024 local elections

Kim McGuinness, Labour's candidate for the North East Mayoral election.

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South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Simonside and Rekendyke ward, from left: Edward Malcolm, Bethany Telford, Kenneth Wood.

Meet the candidates standing in the Simonside and Rekendyke ward

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Primrose ward, from left: Elaine Francis, David Kennedy, Stephen Pearson.

Candidates standing in the Primrose ward in the 2024 local elections

South Tyneside Council Local Election Candidates 2024 for the Monkton ward, from left: Joan Hamilton, Joan Keegan, Matty McKenna.

The candidates standing in the Monkton ward in the local elections

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