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Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Price Bailey have released their new report

Ad Feature British businesses trust Parliament more than MPs do

Sunderland's three MPs, Bridget Phillipson, Lewis Atkinson and Sharon Hodgson, have expressed their shock after Reform UK reinstated Cllr Glenn Gibbins (inset) to the party.

New low: MPs on Reform's decision to reinstate Cllr Glenn Gibbins

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to carry on as prime minister.

Wearside MP says party is "on its death bed" as PM vows to carry on

Lewis Atkinson, the MP for Sunderland Central.

Why MP backed Prime Minister in Mandelson scandal vote

Scrapping the two child benefit cap could lift thousands of North East children out of poverty.

Impact of MP's vote to scrap child benefit cap on North East families

Bridget Phillipson has given her backing to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Here's what city MP Bridget Phillipson said after calls for PM to quit

Angela Madden, pictured left, with WASPI campaigners outside the Houses of Parliament during a demonstration earlier this year (photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

WASPI campaigners seeking a 'Herculean effort' to send 1m letters

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday October 30, 2024.

KATE OSBORNE: Forget the noise, this Budget is a winner

Medomsley Detention Centre.

Government apologises for systemic abuse at detention centre

Prison

Trial to chemically castrate sex offenders in NE prisons gets go-ahead

The fire damage following the suspected arson attack on Vermont House, where Sharon Hodgson's constituency office is located. Inset MP Sharon Hodgson.

North East MPs' safety concerns after suspected arson attack

The extensive damage at Vermont House.

Charity appeals for help after suspected arson attack at MP's office

Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson

Make no mistake: we are in a fight. We know Reform poses a danger

68 per cent of parents agree with the charter

Ad Feature Breakfast charter launched as 8 in 10 parents fear poor school meals

See how your MP voted on the Government's welfare reforms.

How every Tyne & Wear MP voted on the Government's welfare reform bill
The Government succeeded last night (July 1) in pushing through its controversial welfare reforms bill, but there were a number of Tyne & Wear Labour MPs who voted against the government.
Neil Fatkin

The Big Ben and Palace of Westminster under a clear blue London sky.

Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Foreve...

Children at Dame Dorothy Primary School in their sportswear uniforms

Sunderland headteacher promotes children's activity in Westminster

Bridget Phillipson MP at the opening of the Energy Central Campus.

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion - how local North East MPs voted

Aston Martin is limiting US imports amid the US tariffs battle.

UK firms might be forced to accept cash to "protect vulnerable"

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

Smoke billows as police officers face off protesters in Liverpool on August 3, 2024 during the 'Enough is Enough' demonstration held in reaction to the fatal stabbings in Southport on July 29.

'Appropriate' handling of riots undermined by 'disgraceful' claims

Researchers have developed a tool to measure local community resilience

New tool to gauge community resilience praised by MPs

Sharon Hodgson, second from the right, with First Do No Harm MPs and campaigners.

Sharon Hodgson MP: MPs call for action to implement all nine Baroness Cumberlege...

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

Campaigners both for and against turn out as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Countries that have legalised assisted dying as MPs vote on bill

A 'dying wish', tied to a tree by a group of terminally ill people and bereaved relatives, in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, in Parliament Square, last week. Photo by James Manning/PA Wire

Choice at the end of life through Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
On November 29, MPs will vote on a proposed law to allow terminally ill adults the choice of an assisted death at the end of their life if they believe their suffering is unbearable.
Lewis Atkinson MP

MPs clockwise from top left: Bridget Phillipson, Sharon Hodgson, Luke Akehurst, Grahame Morris and Lewis Atkinson.

MPs asked how they will vote on assisted dying bill

Oooh. Giz it. Giz it. Giz it...

Pay MPs more and the freebies will end: or something Tony Gillan

If the PM is going to accept donations for clothes, he ought to push the boat out. I'm thinking Elton John. (AI image created by Dall-E)

Sir Keir must channel his inner Elton John

The debate took place at Sunderland City Hall.

Sunderland councillors clash during winter fuel allowance debate

(Photos: Getty Images)

1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

Ballots being counted at a previous election in Sunderland. Submitted picture.

Voters reminded over photo ID and postal votes ahead of election day

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

The date has been set

'Bring it on!' - MPs prepare for General Election after date set

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

Bert Moncur who will lead 1,000 former miners in a protest in London.

Miners to march once more in huge pension fund protest

Taylor Swift will begin the European leg of the Eras Tour in May 2024.

£72,000 Taylor Swift tickets among examples as MP demands more action

Lights go out in the House of Lords.

Watch: House of Lords lights go out during minister’s speech

The Conservatives’ childcare offer fell at the first hurdle, says Bridget.

BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: This Tory government has set families up to fail

Tom Heap. Photo: BBC

Going Green: It is vital to vote and safeguard our future

We can all help by making small changes. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Change can happen at all levels and it all counts

Washington and Sunderland West MP Sharon Hodgson.

SHARON HODGSON MP: Government defeat in Commons vote a sign that Labour are deli...

House prices fall.

JULIE ELLIOTT: My Private Members Bill – supporting more families to get on the ...

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer with Sunderland Central Map Julie Elliott on a recent tour of Clearly Drinks in Southwick earlier this month

North East MPs defy Labour leader over Palestine ceasefire vote

Crispin Blunt has admitted he was the Tory MP arrested over the suspicion of rape

Breaking Senior Tory names himself as MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Breaking Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

Breaking SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Breaking Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

England's Chloe Kelly celebrates after the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match at Stadium Australia, Sydney

Sunderland MPs' delight as Lionesses secure World Cup final place

MPs are warning the Government to do more to tackle the increase in smart devices being used in domestic abuse cases

MPs warn of baby monitors and smart speakers enabling domestic abuse

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Boris Johnson earns over £21k an hour for his roles outside of politics

Boris Johnson rakes in over £21k as second job earnings revealed

MPs have threatened to use their parliamentary privilege to name the suspended BBC host in the House of Commons. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

MPs threaten to name suspended BBC host in House of Commons

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