Today, March 29, 2019, was supposed to be the UK’s final day as a member state of European Union. Despite the pledge to withdraw by March 29, the future remains uncertain, with two votes on Theresa may’s Brexit deal already defeated, and attempts to bring a third vote to Parliament […]
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There is no Planet B: young people are the voice of reason for the environment
By Bethan Baker As the world edges ever closer towards the perils of global warming, it becomes more important that effective action is taken towards protecting the planet from the negative effects of our growing industrialist society. Despite the magnitude of the direct and indirect perils of climate change, it […]
North East student responds to measures tackling ethnic disparity in university grades
Newcastle University’s Afro-Caribbean society president welcomes new measures introduced by the government to ensure universities are doing everything they can to tackle ethnic disparity in attainment. Kemi Adediran says he is pleased universities will be “held to account” in making sure they are providing an environment in which black and […]
2018 North East elections
Today (3 May) voters will head to the polls for council and mayoral elections. Elections are being held in 150 local authorities across the UK and polls have been open since 7 am. During the week, both the Labour and Conservatives party have been competing to gain votes for local constituencies. […]
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General Election 2017: The North East votes as polls open across country
Voting has officially started at polling stations across the country. From 7am to 10pm tonight, you have the chance to vote and have your say in who becomes our next government. After Theresa May announced a snap General Election on April 18, the past seven weeks have involved nothing more […]
WATCH: Protesters fly EU flag on Brexit day
Protesters have flown numerous EU flags outside Sunderland’s Museum and Winter Gardens to show their support for the Remain campaign. Many people gathered at the cultural landmark in the city centre to mark Brexit Day – the day the Prime Minister (PM), Theresa May, formally triggered Article 50. The aim of […]
Sunderland’s self-employed breathe sigh of relief as Prime Minister delays controversial national insurance plans
Prime Minister Theresa May has postponed a vote on the national insurance rise until autumn following public and political uproar. The plans, which the PM described as “fair”, would see national insurance payments increase by 2% for large numbers of self-employed workers in Sunderland and across the UK. Alan Zimmer, of Zimmer […]
Think tank: “Northern HS3 rail line should take priority over HS2.”
A think tank has said construction of the HS3 rail line between northern cities should take priority over the HS2 high-speed link from London to the Midlands as part of a North First strategy for transport spending. HS3 will provide a high-speed link between Manchester and Leeds, with a projected […]
Theresa May set to extend Northern Powerhouse strategy
Theresa May is set to extend the Northern Powerhouse strategy into other parts of the UK. The prime minister told key ministerial colleagues at a Cabinet committee meeting last week that industrial strategy must reach all corners of the country. However, shadow home secretary Andy Burnham has attacked the apparent shift in emphasis, accusing the […]