Labour Party: Weardale Branch

03/09/2026

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Nigel Farage and other senior members of Reform UK have been filmed...

03/09/2026

It's the Village Hall monthly coffee morning on Saturday 5th September - come and join us.

30/08/2026

There are lots of funding schemes available for voluntary and community groups in County Durham from national, regional and local sources. Our councillors also have funds available that you may be able to apply for.

28/08/2026

Labour have gained Billinge & Seneley Green in St Helens (Merseyside) in today’s by‑election, taking the seat from Reform UK.
It’s a useful result for us here in the North East — County Durham, Teesdale, Bishop Auckland, Shildon and the wider region — because St Helens has been one of Reform UK’s strongest council areas nationally. They won all three seats in this ward back in May. Today’s gain shows a clear shift back towards Labour, even in places where Reform had recently broken through.
For anyone following politics across the North East, it’s a reminder that local by‑elections can move quickly, and that Reform’s vote isn’t fixed even in areas where they’ve surged. Interesting that they are close to losing control here in County Durham. Just needs a few more clear minded councillors to pull away from the EXTREMISTS.

27/08/2026

Mutuals are how we can revive Britain’s high streets.

Place-based businesses reinvest where their members live, and doubling the size of the co-operative sector would put that model on high streets across the country.

27/08/2026

No child should grow up in a hostel.

No family should wait ten years for a home.

That is why Labour is investing nearly £10 billion to build genuinely affordable homes where they’re needed most.

26/08/2026

August Surgeries 📅

Here are the dates and times for my MP surgeries across August.

If you need support with an issue or would like to discuss how I can help, you're welcome to book a private appointment with me. To book a slot, please email [email protected]

I'll shortly be sharing details of my Summer Roadshow events across the constituency for August - September very soon, if you'd prefer to come along, meet me and have a chat at one of my public events!

25/08/2026

Rural areas need to give their input.

The future of buses in the North East is up for discussion - and we'd love you to be part of the conversation 🚌 💛

Join our free online event tomorrow (Saturday 25 July, 10:30-11:30am) to learn more about bus franchising, ask questions and find out how to have your say in the consultation.

Sign up link 👇

21/08/2026

Agricultural shows are one of the few places where rural residents can speak directly to their MP about:

farming policy

rural transport

planning and land use

veterinary access

broadband and mobile coverage

local services

environmental regulation

Your MP wants to be present but some organisers are blocking...

Please feel free to comment below.

29/07/2026

Just turn up.