As opposed to being parachuted into Gateshead from Chipping Barnet.

As our MP, it has been my honour, pride and joy to serve you, fight for you and get things done. If you'll have me, I am utterly determined to keep fighting for you as Westmorland's man in Westminster. My closing remarks from the hustings in Grange last night 👇

Today's Supreme Court decision is a victory for all those who have stood up to save the Surrey Hills from oil drilling. I'm proud of our Liberal Democrat Councillors who listened to their communities and stood firm against the greedy oil barons and their Conservative backers.

👀 Get a first look at Beamish Museum's newest exhibits The Drovers Tavern and Georgian Pottery. Opening tomorrow, Friday 21 June. #lovedurham #summerindurham #beamishmuseum #remakingbeamish

This time tomorrow folks it'll all be over bar the counting. Can't wait! #GeneralElection2024 #ToryWipeout2024

It’s been less than a hundred years since women in Britain have had the right to vote. This Manchester banner was unfurled in 1903 - it would be 25 years before the suffragettes’ dream was finally realised. Make sure you use that hard-won right today!

Imagine if today’s landslide is such that the Conservative Party don’t even make it to 2nd place. Imagine though. Polls suggest Lib Dems not massively far behind them. About 20 seats. EVERYONE GO AND VOTE LIB DEM EVEN IF JUST FOR THE CRAIC!

Doris wants a Fair Deal for terriers, the Tories in 3rd place, and meaty sticks - lots of meaty sticks. #dogsatpollingstations #Gateshead #TorySuperMinority #ToryApocalypse

We have recalled Agent Truss from the field, her work is complete.

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Liberalism is back! Join us: gatesheadlibdems.org.uk

Tim Farron’s majority for the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency: 🔶 2017: 777 🔶 2019: 1,934 🔶 2024: 21,472 #GE2024

If you've ever raised your hand to a women YOU are the problem.

All of Newcastle's Labour MPs voted to keep the benefit cap - even Chi Onwurah who represents the constituency with the highest child poverty level in the region.

Utterly appalled at the mindless actions of a minority who in no way represent the friendly & welcoming North East I know & love. My heart goes out to the familes of the girls in Southport, this is no way to honour their precious children. gatesheadlibdems.org.uk/news/article/s…

View from inside the Beacon. Behind hundreds of counter demonstrators.

THIS is the North East I know & love. Tin pot rioters, looters, racists & violent thugs can get in the bin, because our community - the dignified majority, simply will not tolerate it. Well done everyone! ❤️

Bridget rightly notes the impact of child poverty on differential outcome, but Labour seem unwilling to take the one step that would directly and immediately address that: remove the two child benefit cap.