Boris Johnson has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party.

Cllr Richard Wearmouth:

Here in Northumberland, major milestones have been achieved on the economic regeneration front as we seek to deliver a County that works for every Northumberland Resident.   

The Conservative Party achieved the highest vote share across Northumberland in yesterday’s Police and Crime Commissioner election.

Labour’s renationalisation plans for the energy sector will hit the pensions of former coal and steel workers. Read on to find out how.

The Government’s Domestic Abuse Bill is a historic piece of legislation that contains a number of policies to help victims – read our article for a guide to what it means.

Labour’s new plans would force through a lifetime gift tax that would hit families with around £9 billion more in bills. How much could you lose?

LABOUR PLANNED TO CLOSE IT - CONSERVATIVES SAVED IT 
 

The Conservative Online Leadership Husting will be live on the 26th June at 7pm. Read our guide for everything you need to know.

Cllr Veronica Jones

Last week was National Carers’ Week and it is important that we pay tribute to those who provide vital support to relatives and friends who are ill or disabled.