5. October 21, 2019:
October 21, 2019: Mr Hill is reinstated to the party amid disputed suggestions that his complainant had asked for the party's inquiry to be dropped. He said: "I am pleased that I have been reinstated after what has been a very difficult time for my family, my staff and myself." Photo: Frank Reid
6. December 2, 2019:
Among the Labour stalwarts to back his campaign to be re-elected at the 2019 General Election are party chairman Ian Lavery. Photo: Frank Reid
7. December 13, 2019:
He breaks out into a smile, far right, after he triumphs in the early hours of Friday morning at the 2019 General Election with a reduced majority of 3,595. Photo: JPIMedia
8. Relieved reaction
After seeing off stern challenges from the Conservatives and the Brexit Party, he said: “I am dead chuffed, I am really pleased to be re-elected." Photo: Frank Reid