Promises, Polls, and the Price We Pay
Nigel Farage will never be prime minister, and Zack Polanski won’t lead a government. Labour…
Bishop Auckland Constituency Labour Party Taking Pride in Our Communities
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What Labour has delivered this week (to November 11)
– 💷 Following a crackdown on employers failing to pay the minimum wage, £6 million…
Powering Bishop Auckland and the North East. Jobs and opportunity survey
Transforming Bishop Auckland: Green Energy and Skills for Every Community Bishop Auckland and nearby towns…
The Archivists Lesson
The rain tapped gently on the windows of a County Durham library, a rhythm as…
What Labour has delivered to October 26th
Here’s eight things Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered this week: #ChangeIShappening every day. This…
Councillor Chris Foote-Wood. Report October 2025
County Council Update: October 2025 End of Life Care Motion I recently put forward a…
What Labour has done to October 12th
As well as getting the Renters Rights Bill & the Building Safety Levy through the…
Why Are Living Standards Falling? Looking Beyond the Headlines.
Why Are Living Standards Falling? Looking Beyond the Headlines Many people in Britain feel angry…
The true promise of Reform UK
Reform’s Spending Cuts: The Real Threat to Bishop Auckland Constituency Introduction Reform UK has shifted…
County Durham Deserves Better: Reform’s Climate Inaction Is a Disgrace
County Durham Risks Losing Out: The Cost of Anti-Green Policies County Durham has long been…
What Labour delivered this week (to October 5)
What Labour has delivered this week (to 21 Sept)
✨ Some Good News You Might Have Missed Last Week (15 to 21 Sept 2025)…
Council Tax: What Reform didn’t put on their leaflets
Reform UK at Durham County Council has suggested changes to its Council Tax Reduction Scheme…
Statement. Sam Rushworth MP. My Position on Gaza
From Promises to Progress: Labour’s Weekly Wins for Working People
From Promises to Progress: Labour’s Weekly Wins for Working People While others make noise, Labour…
A66 Dualling Approved
Great news that the government has given the go ahead for the A66 trunk road…
The Bee Garden
Two years ago I had my front lawn dug up and wild flowers planted. They…
Barney’s designated policeman
Every town should have its own designated police officer, and now Barnard Castle has one.…
Sam Rushworth. A day or 2 in the life.
WEEKLY ROUND-UP MONDAY 19TH MAY Morning: Quick catch-up with constituency staff in office then train…
What Labour has done this week.
ALL THE PROGRESSIVE CHANGE THE REFORM SUPPORTING PRESS DISLIKE AND SUPPRESS Labour Government’s Achievements –…
We Won!
Day 135B/135 WE WON! I am now the county councillor for Barnard Castle, one of…