The first December general election since 1923 has been called called following a vote in the House of Commons in October. Voters from across the UK will elect a new Government on Thursday, December 12. So who is representing you? We’ve put together our guide of MP candidates for the Sunderland […]
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Sunderland MP Julie Elliot expresses concern about no-deal Brexit
A North East MP has condemned the government for not extending the deadline for Brexit – saying her constituents are “petrified” of a no-deal solution. Julie Elliot, MP for Sunderland Central, said in Parliament that the people of Sunderland who voted to leave the EU have been contacting her regularly […]
Sunderland University’s visiting professor Shahidul Alam given bail
After being imprisoned for more than three months in a Bangladesh jail, Shahidul Alam has finally been given bail. The 63-year-old visiting professor to the University of Sunderland was arrested on August 5 following an interview with Al Jazeera. He was held under act 57, the Information and Communication Technology (TCI) […]
Sunderland MPs welcome Nissan decision to make two car models in city
Three Sunderland MPs have welcomed Nissan’s decision to make new Qashqai and X-Trail models in the city. Bridget Phillipson, Julie Elliot and Sharon Hodgson all welcomed today’s (October 27) announcement by the car manufacturer that it will produce the next Qashqai and will add production of the next X-Trail model at its Sunderland, UK […]
Sunderland MP questions PM on importance of making positive case to remain in EU
Julie Elliot MP for Sunderland Central has questioned the Prime Minister on the importance of making a positive case to remain in the EU. The MP asked David Cameron a question on Wednesday, March 9, as part of the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQ’s). Ms Elliot said on Twitter: At […]
Sunderland MPs debate local government funding cuts on North East region
Two Sunderland MPs debated on the impact of local government funding cuts on the North East region in the House of Commons. Both Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West and Julie Elliot, MP for Sunderland Central attended the debate in Parliament. Labour MPs have called for the National […]
Sunderland MPs support EU In campaign
All three Sunderland MPs have shown their support for the EU In campaign. Julie Elliot, MP for Sunderland Central, Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West and Bridget Phillipson, MP for Houghton and Sunderland South confirmed their stance on the EU referendum. Ms Elliot retweeted the ‘Stonger In’ campaign, with […]