Newcastle East MP Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy, Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell, as Labour's chief whip.

Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy in the key role, as part of a reshuffle following Labour's poor election results.

Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell replaces Nick Brown as Labour chief whip

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick reflects on a big set of Conservative gains and Labour losses in this week's elections.

Hartlepool & Houchen - how and why so many in the North East have switched sides

Jill Mortimer will be Hartlepool's new MP, after the Tories secured a “truly historic result” over Labour rival Dr Paul Williams.

'Disastrous' loss for Labour in Hartlepool by-election as Tories take seat

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick looks at long and short-term issues at play in the high-profile race to be Hartlepool's next MP.

Are Conservatives in danger of wasting an historic opportunity in Hartlepool?

A man walking his dog near Whitehaven in Cumbria. Approved plans for a new coal mine near the Cumbrian town will produce more emissions than any of the others currently open in the UK, a climate group has warned. 

The government has 'called' in the application for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years. Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick examines what happens next. 

How will the public inquiry into the West Cumbria mine work?

Our Political Correspondent considers why the government has picked Teesside to lead the way, and whether the changes will make a big difference for the region.

Chancellor makes Teesside the poster child for ‘levelling up’ ambitions

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick crunches the numbers to look at claims of supply being taken away from our region and how well the rollout is going.

Has the North East had its fair share of coronavirus vaccinations?

Tom Sheldrick looks at how plans for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years have become a political hot potato, revealing much about the two main parties.

Why the west Cumbria mine matters in defining who Labour & the Tories are now

190221 - Interview with Nick Brown by Tom Sheldrick - Credit: ITV News 

The Newcastle East MP led the government's response to the foot-and-mouth crisis. He reflects on that, and comparisons with the current coronavirus pandemic.

Former Agriculture Minister Nick Brown defends foot-and-mouth response

As 'Covid-secure' local elections are confirmed for 6 May, our Political Correspondent looks at what's at stake in our region.

Plenty to play for in the North East, as local elections get the go-ahead

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick reflects on the year that nobody could have predicted.

Tom Sheldrick: How the pandemic overshadowed all in 2020

The few lucky enough to have chosen to attend church today had no advance warning of their special guests who sat in a pew towards the back.

The moment the US president unexpectantly turned up for St Ives church service

Boris Johnson said he would not discuss such "deep issues" as religion "especially with you", in reference to ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston.

Why did the PM refuse to discuss his faith?

The Prime Minister has more or less confirmed to ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston that there will be a four week delay to ending lockdown in England.

PM signals four-week delay to end of lockdown in England

Five years ago, the sense of togetherness in the team was much talked about, and I’ve seen no absence of that unity this week. 

Euro 2020: Wales youngsters look to learn from veterans of 2016

To say this doesn’t happen very often in Connor Downs, a village close to Hayle, would be a sizeable understatement.

Duchess and First Lady Jill Biden and the long convoy at a small Cornish school

ITV News Political Reporter Shehab Khan looks ahead to Monday's decision about the next stage of reopening.

The government's changing tone offers clues about a delay to the June 21 easing

ITV News understands the police officer, whose accommodation was on the ship in Falmouth, had been on duty at the location of the G7 summit in Carbis Bay.

Exclusive: Police test positive for Covid at G7 summit

The new information, from TravelSupermarket, shows that if you compare average prices with pre-pandemic costs there are some big drops. 

Tom Sheldrick

Political Correspondent, ITV Tyne Tees and ITV Border