Bishop Auckland Constituency Labour Party

15/06/2026

CALLING FOR A 'NEIGHBOURHOOD SPENDING LOCK'

Alongside 3 fellow Labour MPs - each of us from a different region of England- I am calling for a new approach to public spending that guarantees the most disadvantaged communities receive their fair share of investment.

The success of the Pride in Place programme is already showing what can be achieved when communities are given the resources and support they need to thrive. But too often, investment depends on short-term funding rounds and political decisions.

We're calling for a Neighbourhood Spending Lock: a long-term commitment to ensure that the communities facing the greatest challenges are guaranteed sustained investment in jobs, public services, and the local organisations and facilities that bring people together.

If we are serious about tackling inequality and restoring pride in our communities, we need a funding model that matches that ambition.

Read more here:
https://labourlist.org/2026/06/a-neighbourhood-spending-lock/

14/06/2026

12/06/2026

Out in last week speaking to people about things that matter to them. Tow Law is covered along with Crook in "Pride of Place". Local people decide how to restore pride in their neighbourhoods with direct government funding over 10 years.

12/06/2026

A PLAN FOR BISHOP AUCKLAND'S HIGH STREET🛍️

🗞️Did you catch my feature in the latest Bishop Press?

I have set out a plan for working to better our high street. As MP, I'm continuing to do all I convene representatives, push decision-makers and campaign for the investment and ambition our town needs.

Read my 10 point plan in full on my website here:
🔗www.samrushworth.co.uk/a-10-point-plan-for-regenerating-bishop-aucklands-town-centre/

12/06/2026

Good luck Jill!!

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

He's been missing in action for 50 days now. Very low profile. Why?

09/06/2026

The North East has some of the lowest Healthy Life Expectancy rates in the country, but this isn't inevitable. Continuing to improve the quality of work is key to bringing long term positive change for working people across the region.

08/06/2026

Anti-social behaviour affects real lives - from feeling unsafe in your community to impacting wellbeing and local pride.

PCC Joy Allen is asking for your views to help shape how Durham Constabulary responds and where action is needed most.

👉 Have your say: https://forms.office.com/e/1Gnrdu5Suh