Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was among hundreds of mourners at the funeral of the secretary of the Durham Miner’s Association this morning (Friday, July 29). Davey Hopper had shared the platform with Mr Corbyn at the Durham Miners’ Gala just a week before his death. The 73-year-old died at his […]
Thousands are expected to attend a North East rally to defend Jeremy Corbyn in Newcastle tomorrow afternoon. The Defend Corbyn: No To Austerity, No To Racism march organised by Red Labour Tyne and Wear will begin at 12 oclock opposite the Laing Art Gallery on New Bridge Street. It will […]
The Mayoress of Sunderland Janice Emerson has died. In a statement from Sunderland City Council, it was confirmed that Ms Emerson suddenly died after a short illness. A church service at the local parish church of the Mayor, Councillor Alan Emerson, St Paul’s in Ryhope Street North, has been postponed […]
Theresa May will become next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the withdrawal from the race of her opponent this morning. Standing outside St Stephen’s entrance at the Commons, Mrs May said she was honoured and humbled to be chosen as the next leader. The future Prime Minister […]
Nigel Farage has resigned from his position as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) stating “I want my life back.” Mr Farage’s resignation comes following last month’s vote to leave the European Union (EU), which he declared the United Kingdom’s Independence Day. In a speech in London he said: “During […]
Nigel Farage has resigned as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Mr Farage has stepped down following last month’s vote to leave the European Union saying he had achieved the aim for which he came into politics. In a speech he said his main goal in politics was to get […]
The City of Sunderland was the first local authority to declare their wish to leave the European Referendum sparking outrage among pro-EU voters. At the time the result was announced, a triumph expressed in Sunderland’s Silksworth sports hall was witnessed globally. It was predicted that the Leave campaign would have a […]
David Cameron is due to resign as Prime Minister in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Cameron announced that he would step down by October. He believes Britain can survive outside the European Union and “no immediate’ changes” will occur “in the way people can […]
By Beth King & Jordan Davidson Britain has voted to become the first nation ever to leave the European Union since its conception, but what happens now? David Cameron will address Parliament on Monday and discuss the period for negotiating the terms of the departure from the EU. The process […]
As the night goes on we’ve been keeping an eye on your reactions. Here’s a few of the most entertaining ones… Who would have thought the Mother of Dragons would take an interest in our kingdom… Lindsay Lohan became the surprise political aficionado of the night, and she […]