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We’ve written to the cabinet to say that if we’re serious about new priorities as a second-stage Labour government we have to be serious about – and they have to be serious about – reprioritisation of their plans, their budgets,

This was a scandal of unparalleled proportions and it is simply not good enough for Joani Reid to be readmitted to the Labour Party with no reassurance given to the public on the national security of these islands.

BP’s decision to sell its North Sea business marks a time of real uncertainty for workers, their families and communities across the north east.

Domestic abuse must be eradicated from our society and I am determined to protect the housing rights of women and children, working with the sector to find victims the safest and most suitable form of accommodation to begin to rebuild…

Politicians and members of the public should be free to comment on and criticise decisions made by their opponents. I know that Reform UK includes ‘defence of free speech’ as amongst its policies.

You are correct to say that I have criticised the decision. I know that many other people locally are concerned, including food banks and voluntary organisations.

We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses.

Not only are we lowering costs for the summer, the £2 bus fare cap will help all passengers get to where they need to for less.

With free bus travel for five to 15-year-olds and discounts on kids' meals at restaurants, cinema tickets and theme parks, we're helping people make the most of the time they have together for the school holidays.

We're giving families room to breathe from the cost-of-living squeeze.

Under Kemi’s leadership, the Conservative Party has turned a corner.

Two findings stood out to me. Almost one in 10 respondents reported a negative experience because of someone else’s drinking at work and 70% either didn’t know, or weren’t sure, how to raise a concern about a colleague’s drinking.

We wouldn’t accept a surgeon operating after a drink or a driver getting behind the wheel – so why should we accept legislators voting on the laws of the land after one?

Politicians should not put ideology ahead of jobs and economic reality.

My priority was to ensure that "the workers and local community are protected during this sale process".

My colleagues and I, whether it's party politically here in Hillsborough engagement with the government or in the executive, are committed to not only the institutions but delivering for the people we are proud to represent.

There is a danger that the wheels could come off

Government intervention should remain an extraordinary measure, not a routine response to difficult negotiations.