Why the North East devolution deal was signed
Our Political Correspondent looks at the plans to bring together Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham with an elected mayor.
Tom Sheldrick
Political Correspondent, ITV Tyne Tees and ITV Border
Follow @TomSheldrickITVTom is Political Correspondent for ITV Tyne Tees and ITV Border. Based at Westminster, he provides coverage, insight and analysis of political issues affecting the North East of England, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and the South of Scotland.
A 'bumpy landing' for second round of levelling up funding
The government has announced £125 million for projects in the region.
Westminster diary: Train hopes & fears, plus holiday lets campaign update
Our Political Correspondent has the highlights of the week at Westminster for Cumbria and the South of Scotland.