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Politics plays a part in every aspect of North East life. We bring you the latest in-depth news and reaction from councils across Teesside, including Middlesbrough Council, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton and North Yorkshire.

11:10, 9 AUG 2026
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Middlesbrough councillors defend Reform membership as Labour hit out at 'so-called' independents
Politics
Both Councillors Mick Saunders and Stephen Hill have committed to remaining as independent councillors until the next set of elections
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Tees Valley Mayor says future of Cleveland Police is 'not an option' as he discusses two settlements
Cleveland Police
Mayor Houchen said he does not have 'strong views' at this point on whether the police is a Tees Valley force or a North East-wide force
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Tributes as journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Politics
Labour MP Luke Myer said that Rod Liddle was 'generous, kind, and immensely proud of his Teesside roots'
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Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen critical of new government tax plan in rebate row
Politics
The Tees Valley mayor said: 'Today Westminster decided it knew better, as it always does'
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Hartlepool MP calls for council tax change as Andy Burnham says 'big decisions' are ahead
Hartlepool
Jonathan Brash MP is one of a number of backbenchers to put pressure on the government to change the system
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'Not just tick box': New Member of Youth Parliament speaks of need to improve mental health services
Stockton Council
The Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) quizzed Stockton Council's leaders on mental health as the Bright Minds Big Futures youth movement was praised for its work
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Council unites to reject abuse and intimidation towards politicians, including manipulated AI images
Stockton Council
Stockton Council voted to condemn images which degrade, harass or mispresent people, and to encourage responsible, respectful political debate
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Sir Keir Starmer makes final speech as he goes to King with his resignation
Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer delivered his final speech as Prime Minister in ebullient mood
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Nigel Farage confirms he will resign as MP amid mounting allegations
Nigel Farage
The Reform UK party leader has announced his next move in public life after mounting pressure to resign
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Residents of North Yorkshire seaside town set to go to polls this week
Politics
The election will see two candidates compete to take up a seat on the parish council
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Andy Burnham lays out 'new direction' for UK in full Manchester speech
Andy Burnham
The Makerfield MP gave a speech in Manchester about a new direction for the UK
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Really sad or best thing for him: Nunthorpe reacts to Sir Keir Starmers resignation
Politics
One person in Nunthorpe said he was 'surprised' after Sir Keir had repeatedly claimed he wasn't going to 'back out'
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Teesside MPs react to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister
Keir Starmer
Labour MPs have spoken of the party's 'firm path' and the need to 'rebuild Labour's broad church' while the Conservatives say 'complete change' is needed
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Tearful Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister
Politics
The PM has announced he will step down, following a speech outside 10 Downing Street
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Views from Middlesbroughs only remain-voting ward a decade on from EU referendum
Politics
One remain voter said: 'We are still a sovereign nation, we have a monarch, we have our own government, we dont have the euro, I dont think [leaving] has made any difference, from that point of view'
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MP says Redcar & Cleveland Council was 'low-hanging fruit' as new cyber security bill debated
Politics
The government says the new bill, currently going through Parliament, will 'increase UK defences against cyber-attacks'
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'We're treat like outsiders': Councillor not happy with TVCA's best value review process
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Darlington Labour Councillor Ian Haszeldine made his feelings known during an overview and scrutiny meeting
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Nunthorpe Parish Council hit by fourth resignation in eight months
Politics
Chair of Nunthorpe Parish Council Wade Tovey has resigned, leaving six parish councillors for the time being
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Opposition councillors disappointed with broken election pledge as mayor hits back
Middlesbrough Council
Labour will chair all but two of the various Middlesbrough Council committees for the final year before the 2027 local elections
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New update as rules changed for credit cards, loans and overdrafts
Your Money
The changes are meant to improve things for customers
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Ben Houchen joins other Northern mayors in major push for jobs at summit
Economy
The Great North Investment Summit sees plans to create thousands of jobs put forward across the North
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Stockton Council leaders stand by their 'prudent, balanced and proportionate' Yarm funding decision
Stockton Council
The authority's cabinet decided to confirm their original decision to spend 1.9m on paying off debt and filling a budget gap
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Prime Minister leadership LIVE: Updates as Wes Streeting quits as Health Secretary
Politics
Here's the latest as Sir Keir Starmer fights for his premiership
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Wes Streeting 'preparing to resign' and trigger Labour leadership race, reports The Times
Labour Party
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly planning to quit and trigger a Labour leadership contest
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