How close are we to post-pandemic freedom?  Tom Sheldrick is joined this month by MPs Sharon Hodgson and Richard Holden, and Lord Purvis of Tweed.

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Amnesty says reports of the Saudi prince lobbying PM over the deal "illustrate that this was more than just a commercial transaction within the football world".

NUFC: Reaction to claims of lobbying over the Saudi takeover bid

The full list of candidates running to be the next MP for Hartlepool has been published.

16 candidates for Hartlepool by-election on 6 May

Mr Johnson lent his support to Conservative candidate Jill Mortimer. It follows a visit to the town by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer two days earlier.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Hartlepool ahead of May by-election

The renamed Brexit Party have put forward a North East businessman with a famous name, in the race to be the next MP for Hartlepool.

John Prescott (not that one) named as Reform UK candidate for Hartlepool

He visited Hartlepool Power station, supporting former Stockton South MP Paul Williams as he stands following the resignation of Mike Hill earlier this month.

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer visits Hartlepool ahead of May by-election

Jill Mortimer, Hartlepool by-election Conservative candidate

Jill Mortimer, a farmer and district councillor, ran unsuccessfully for parliament in Leeds East in 2019. "It will be a very tough fight", she said. 

North Yorkshire councillor selected as Tory candidate for Hartlepool by-election

Dr Paul Williams will run for the Hartlepool seat in the upcoming election after Mike Hill resigned earlier this week.

Former Stockton South MP announced as Labour's Hartlepool candidate

Tom Sheldrick's guests discuss women's safety, the Hartlepool by-election and the Budget boost for the Tees Valley.

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The decision sets up a fresh electoral contest in a seat long-held by Labour, marking the first test of Sir Keir Starmer's leadership since taking over Labour.

Mike Hill resigns as Labour MP for Hartlepool

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, holds his ministerial 'Red Box' outside 11 Downing Street, London, before heading to the House of Commons to deliver his Budget. Picture date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Delivering his second Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak also announced an extension of the furlough scheme to help people through the remainder of lockdown.

BUDGET: Treasury jobs heading to Darlington and Teesside given free port status

Leaders are being accused of making decisions based on 'Tory party political interests' after Middlesbrough failed to shortlist for the new Treasury hub.

Turf war on Tees Valley over new Treasury hub

How soon for the end of lockdown? Will the Budget help the region recover? Tom Sheldrick asks MPs Simon Clarke & Rachael Maskell, and Lord Purvis of Tweed.