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Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash (left) and Easington MP Grahame Morris voted differently on the assisted dying Bill.

How local MPs voted on Friday's assisted dying Bill

In an article marking the launch of the News Media Association’s Journalism Matters campaign, the Prime Minister gave his strong backing to news media

Sir Keir Starmer says journalism is the 'lifeblood of our democracy'

Jet2holidays winter sun: The best destinations to brighten your mood

Kim Leadbeater MP to introduce bill to legalise assisted dying.

Watch: Kim Leadbeater MP formally introduces assisted dying bill

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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

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Labour proposes weight-loss jabs for unemployed to boost workforce

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Silent Crime: Violence against shop workers 'demands action now'

Protesters spray paint 'genocide’ on Labour conference entrance.

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

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

The Darzi report has found that the NHS is in a "critical condition". (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Lord Darzi review: What does it mean for you?

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Non-verbal autistic boy communicates using dad's alphabet tattoo

Lesley Garrett, Nigel Farage and The Cheeky Girls are just some of the many famous people to have visited Hartlepool over the years.

31 famous faces visiting Hartlepool

Man smokes a cigarette outside pub.

Watch: Would an outdoor smoking ban kill the ‘Great British pub’?

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

Regional mayors, including Lord Houchen (back second from right) join in a group selfie outside 10 Downing Street on July 9. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Tees Valley Mayor on hopes after meeting new PM
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen told new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer he will work with him to get the best for the region.
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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

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

Like most bad Kerplunk players, the Tories appear to be losing their marbles.

Kerplunk! Tories have lost their marbles

Keir Starmer says he went to see Taylor Swift in concert and his favourite song is 'Change'. Credit: ODN/ Inset: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 2024 Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Watch: Keir Starmer took kids to Eras and reveals favourite Swift song

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How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained

Jill Mortimer and Jonathan Brash have been speaking after the general election was called.

Candidates kick off general election campaigns

Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4.

Watch: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4 General Election

Left to right: Wes Streeting, Brenda Harrison and the Labour candidate for Tees Valley Mayor Chris McEwan in Hart Village. Picture by FRANK REID

Labour targeting clean sweep in elections

Director Grant Walters at The Sports Shop in Kingswinford show off their St George's Cross transfer to apply to new England kit. A sports shop is selling St George’s Cross iron-on transfers for £4.95 - so fans can cover the controversial design on the new England football shirt.

Shop sells St George patch to cover rainbow flag on Nike's England kit
A sports shop is selling St George’s Cross iron-on transfers for £4.95 - so fans can cover the controversial design on the new England football shirt.
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The UK has called for a temporary "pause" in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, to allow humanitarian aid to reach those in Gaza and to allow the release of hostages. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK calls for 'pause' in Israel-Hamas conflict but rejects ceasefire

Sir Keir Starmer giving his speech in Liverpool. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer promises to build 1.5m houses in five years

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer pledges to tackle NHS wait times with £1.5bn plan

Dale Vince joins Just Stop Oil activists during a protest by the environmental campaigners in central London. Picture Date: Thursday June 8, 2023. Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Just Stop Oil donor pulls funding over ‘pointless’ further protests

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, right, with his party's parliamentary candidate for Hartlepool, Jonathan Brash, during a visit to town earlier in 2023.

Sir Keir Starmer discusses Hartlepool

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Members of Hartlepool WASPI Supporters Group.

Pension campaigners cheer legal challenge result

Jonathan Brash (left) with Labour leader Keir Starmer at the new campaign office at 206 York Road, Hartlepool.

Labour leader opens MP candidate's new campaign office

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on a walk about during a visit to Hartlepool on Monday (April 3)./Photo: Frank Reid

Labour leader calls on the Governemt to meet fishing communities

Yvette Cooper and Keir Starmer visited Hartlepool on Monday (April 3).

Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visit Hartlepool

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer publishes tax details

Sue Gray is Sir Keir Starmer’s new chief of staff for Labour Party

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer said he would raather sit next to Piers Morgan over Jeremy Corbyn at an Arsenal game.

Keir Starmer reveals who he would sit next to at an Arsenal game

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged health leaders at an emergency meeting to take "bold and radical" action to alleviate the winter crisis in the NHS. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

How to watch Prime Minister’s Questions live

Number 10 refused to speculate on future migration policy. Credit: Getty Images

What time is PMQs on today?

Keir Starmer will set out Labour's new vision for the constitutional future of the UK today.

Keir Starmer looks to abolish House of Lords in ‘transfer of power’

Rishi Sunak is facing MPs on his fourth PMQs on Wednesday.

How to watch this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions live

Rishi Sunak will face PMQs once again on Wednesday. Credit: Getty Images

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Labour Party to abolish the House of Lords if elected to UK government

Rishi Sunak pictured delivering a speech at the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow last year. PIC: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre) during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons this week. Columnist Susan Morrison is not getting too attached to the UK's new leader - for now, at least. PIC: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

How to watch Prime Minister’s Questions live

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer defends ‘responsible journalism’

Rishi Sunak will face his first Commons appearance as Prime Minister on Wednesday

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Liz Truss can claim up to £115,000 annually in funding as an ex-Prime Minister.

Anger mounts at Liz Truss entitled to £115,000 ex-PM funding

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