Catherine McKinnell29 Jul 2025Minister 'determined' to cut child povertyCatherine McKinnell joined a gymnastics school where children get free sessions during holidays.29 Jul 202516 Jul 2025Surrey SEND support services in crisis, MPs say MPs in Surrey take part in a debate about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities services.16 Jul 202511 Mar 2025Sats 'not the be all and end all', says headIt comes as a minister refuses to rule whether the primary school tests will be dropped by Labour.11 Mar 202517 Apr 2023PM quizzed over Budget childcare policyRishi Sunak was asked to clarify a policy over childcare at the Liaison Committee of MPs in March.17 Apr 202320 Oct 2022North East politicians react to PM standing downLabour figures call for a general election while Conservatives highlight the need for unity.20 Oct 202218 Nov 2021HS2 scrapping attacked by North East leadersGateshead Council leader Martin Gannon described the decision as "a hammer blow" to the North East.18 Nov 2021
