Alex Cunningham

Tees Valley Mayor, Lord Houchen, says the Home Secretary 'should apologise for dragging Stockton's name through the mud'.

The Labour Party claim the slur could be heard in response to a question on child poverty - but James Cleverly denies any such remark was made.

Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham has come under fire after advertising for an apprentice with a wage of £3.38 per hour.