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Jonathan Brash MP hosts pupils from Ward Jackson School in Parliament

MP reveals 'my defining mission in politics'

Jonathan Brash MP with WASPI women who he continues to support, despite the decision of the government not to compensate.

MP reveals: 'Why I cannot support the Government on cuts to disability support'

Jonathan Brash speaking in the House of Commons.

Town MP presses Keir Starmer over council tax reform

The NSPCC is urging government to provide local authorities funding so no child is missed. Photo posed by models

Childline: Home schooled children can also need support

Schools may soon only be able to require families to buy three branded uniform items

How school uniforms rules could change for four million pupils

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

Jonathan Brash MP with Managing Director of Merlin Flex, Mark Merifield, Chair of Economic Growth and Regeneration, Councillor Pamela Hargreaves.

Political opinion: Jonathan Brash MP: Increased defence spending will benefit Ha...

Savannah Marshall (second right) at the House of Commons with Sharon Weatherill and John Cartwright from Hartlepool College of Further Education.

Savannah's Westminster welcome for Hall of Fame award

Katie Brett and Lorraine Beavers with a photo of Sasha Marsden.

My sister was murdered after fake job interview: MP backs Sasha's Law

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash, right, meeting X-Energy CEO Clay Sell to discuss potential investment in Hartlepool.

MP writes: 'Why I believe our town's future is bright'

The House of Commons' Education Committee took a deep dive into the effects of screen time on children last year

11 ways phone use impacts children, from school to mental health

Jonathan Brash MP with Hartlepool WASPI campaigners.

MP: 'It will always be Hartlepool first, country second, party third'

Critics warn football regulation plans will hit smaller clubs hardest

Jonathan Brash MP with Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, in Hartlepool.

MP says: 'It is time to put our children first'

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

Campaigners both for and against turn out as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed assisted dying bill in Parliament.

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Katie Brett is campaigning again to keep David Minto in prison and to change the lenient sentencing appeals law. Inset: 'Evil' David Minto

I'm trying to keep the man who murdered my sister behind bars

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash speaking in Parliament.

MP raises plight of Hartlepool fishing industry in Parliament

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash has set out his stance on the assisted dying bill going through Parliament

MP reveals stance on assisted dying question

Hartlepool WASPI women with town MP Jonathan Brash at a rally in Westminster on budget day.

WASPI women join Westminster rally

Julie Byers with her dog Yannis Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Animal lover's fireworks petition gets over 2,000 signatures

Kim Leadbeater MP to introduce bill to legalise assisted dying.

Watch: Kim Leadbeater MP formally introduces assisted dying bill

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Northern rail services between Middlesbrough, Darlington and Newcastle call at Hartlepool train station.

Convicted rail passengers in line for refunds

Peter Maughan is standing for the Liberal Democrats in Hartlepool.

General Election message from town's Lib Dem candidate

Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4.

Watch: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4 General Election
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Jessica Martin

MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation.

Watch: MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation

The scene at the Palace of Westminster after the attack in March 2017, which lasted 82 seconds.
Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Westminster Bridge terror attack: Police remember victims 7 years on

Members of the Hartlepool WASPI Supporters Group at Hartlepool train station before attending a rally in London earlier during the campaign.

WASPI women welcome compensation call

Concerns have been raised over cuts to BBC local radio services

Moving BBC Concert Orchestra out of London 'didn't make sense'

Idris Elba stands in front of an installation of over 200 bundles of clothing representing the lives lost to Knife crime in the UK as he calls on the Government to take immediate action to prevent serious youth violence at Parliament Square on January 08, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Don't Stop Your Future)

Watch as Idris Elba calls for immediate ban on zombie knives

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

Tory MP Peter Bone. Credit: PA

Tory MP 'should be suspended over bullying and sexual misconduct'

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

The protest was one of more than 30 events taking place in Britain – plus two in Spain – on what was dubbed a “Day for Rejoin”. Pictured here is Steve Bray.

Anti-Brexit protester Steve Bray ‘wrestled out’ of Tory conference

“Your well-being and access to quality healthcare have always been a top priority, and this success marks a significant step forward.”

JILL MORTIMER MP: Hartfields victory is testament to our community’s resilience

Lucy Letby received a rare whole life order after being convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016.

Criminals must face victims for sentencing after Lucy Letby’s no-show

"Discussing the role Hartlepool is playing in the construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank."

JILL MORTIMER MP: Exactly what we mean when talking about Levelling Up

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Ben Wallace will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle

Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary

The UK is not on track to reach legally binding targets to reduce carbon pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Where does the UK sit in the world rankings?

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP faces eight week suspension over groping claims - what did he do?

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP to face eight-week suspension

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Partygate probe: Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg named in privileges committee special report

Privileges committee publishes damning report on Conservative MPs

Boris Johnson visits Hartlepool to congratulate Jill Mortimer following her 2021 by-election victory .

MP reveals why she abstained from vote on Boris Johnson 'Partygate' report

Majority of MPs approve Privileges Committee Boris Johnson Partygate report

Boris Johnson suffers resounding defeat over ‘Partygate’ report

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

MPs find Boris Johnson ‘deliberately misled’ Commons multiple times

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Will Boris Johnson stand as an MP in a different seat?

Boris Johnson has resigned as an MP with immediate effect

Boris Johnson resigns as MP over Partygate report

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Green Party’s only MP to stand down at next election

"Our TATA Pipe Mill in Hartlepool does so much good for the local economy."

JILL MORTIMER MP: Government support for steel industry here is so important

A look across Hartlepool from the marina.

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