Election

Councillor Glenn Gibbins.

Reform councillor reinstated after apology for alleged Nigerians post

Cllr Michael Mordey has accused Reform UK of "running scared" after failing to confirm taking up the offer of a public debate.

Council leader accuses Reform of 'running scared' of debate challenge

Cllr Ian McKinley.

Here's why city's only Reform UK councillor has quit the party

A by-election has been called in Murton.

Everything you need to know about upcoming by-election

Cllr Dorothy Trueman after being confirmed as mayor

Major update on by-election after death of much-loved councillor

Patrick Melia - Sunderland City Council, chief executive

Everything you need to know about landmark Sunderland local elections

Durham County Council's Seaham Reform UK Party councillor, Andrew Harrison.

Reform Councillor vows to fight decision after illegal worker fine

Reform UK's Ian McKinley after being elected in the Hetton ward on Sunderland City Council

Reform wins by-election as locals need 'someone to fight their corner'

Election for Sunderland council vacancy - everything you need to know

US President Donald Trump caused shockwaves on Monday night by suspending military aid shipments to Ukraine. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

How to watch US presidential election in the UK

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

2024 Mayor for London candidate Count Binface continues his political rallies across the UK this September, promising to Make Earth Great Again (Credit: Provided)

Count Binface continues his to make earth great again this September

Lewis Atkinson wins the Sunderland Central seat for Labour in the 2024 General Election, with Labour predicted to win the battle for Number 10 in a landslide victory, according to exit polls.

Labour members react to 'sensational' General Election win for party

A great time was had by all.

Election 'fever' has now been cured in Sunderland Tony Gillan

Live general election coverage and results in full from across the UK (Photo: Kim Mogg)

Farage wins with Starmer set to be next PM - election latest updates
We’re bringing you all the latest news and analysis on the 2024 General Election.
Ralph Blackburn

Election information, with varying levels of usefulness.

Election guide for drunks, monarchs, prisoners and dogs

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

The charity co-founder calls for greater government commitment to suicide prevention and mental health.

Watch: Call for Government to commit to action

A look at the facts - and a throwing down of the gauntlet.

See who wins the battle to declare first

A top teaching union has come up with a list of 10 post-election priorities that would help teachers and students most (Photo: NationalWorld/Getty Images)

Ten things teachers want from the next government

Actress Charlotte Riley plays with children at Warner Bros Studios at The WonderWorks, the first dedicated childcare facility at a UK film or TV studio (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

When free childcare will be extended to 30 hours - and how to apply

Energy drinks could be banned for under-16s if Labour wins the general election - we get your views (Photo by BRANDON BELL/Getty/LTV)

‘My kids aren’t allowed energy drinks - but I oppose a ban'

Picture issued by Sunderland City Council.

Last chance to register to vote in General Election as deadline looms

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Claire Mercer, founder of Smart Motorways Kill, launched a one-day exhibition at Rotherham Titans Rugby Club to highlight the support to bring back the hard shoulder.

Video: Widow launches new exhibition in plea to end smart motorways

The race has begun towards the General Election on July 4.

Watch: Latest odds on UK general election explained
Watch a political betting expert at Betfair list their latest odds on the UK general election.
Jessica Martin

Lewis Atkinson is Labour's candidate for Sunderland Central

Sunderland's General Election candidates so far

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

Can anyone name a single advantage of not voting?

Sunderland has no reason to care about non-voters Tony Gillan

Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe.

Watch: Rishi Sunak scores election own goal with football gaffe

MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation.

Watch: MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation

Staffing and workload contributing to lack of trust in police as officers report more attacks from public

Watch: Officers are being attacked as trust in police at all-time low

Man takes a dog to a polling station

Watch: Can you take your dog to polling stations?

The new mayor will represent this place too - we hope.

Sunderland must keep any 'Newcastle-centric' mayor in check Tony Gillan

Sunderland will endure three different elections on May 2.

Mayoral election fever hits Sunderland

Dr Marion Phillips who was Sunderland's first female MP.

The Sunderland suffragette who made an incredible mark on history

Just 28% were aware of the date of the mayoral election.

Most North East voters 'unaware' of mayoral election

The economic benefits from Crown Works studios depend very much on Jeremy Hunt's budget.

Please back Sunderland's film studios - you'll be helping yourself

Juan Sartori

Sartori eyeing involvement at third club as questions resurface

The North East mayoral election candidates come from all four corners of the region, pictured here.

A 'North East' mayor will be great for Sunderland - honest

Lib Dem mayoral candidate Dr Aidan King, left and Reform's Cllr Paul Donaghy.

North East Mayor election: Lib Dems and Reform announce candidates

Former councillor Jeff Milburn. Photo: National World.

Former councillor jailed after standing in election despite ban

Alistair Strathern gives his victory speech in Mid Bedfordshire. Credit: Getty

Breaking By-election latest: Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Tamworth’s Conservative by-election candidate Andrew Cooper has been slammed as “nasty” after he told parents who can’t feed their kids to “f*** off”.

Breaking ‘Nasty’ Tamworth by-election candidate posted ‘disgusting’ diagram

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer

Breaking Keir Starmer pledges to tackle NHS wait times with £1.5bn plan

BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell is retiring after 47 years.

Breaking ‘Awful’ BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell retires

Polling station. (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Local Election 2023: When results will be announced

Local elections take place on Thursday, May 4

How to vote without ID in local elections using emergency proxy vote

Local Elections 2023: when will polling stations be open?

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning ahead of the May elections

Breaking Martin Lewis issues urgent warning ahead of local elections in May

A view of a polling station. For the first time, people from across the country will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Picture by James Hardisty

Voters in the UK need to show photo ID to vote

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