The North East

The North East has an unenviable record on child poverty which a recent report by the End Child Poverty Coalition highlighted. The report relies on the Government’s own data between 2014-22 and shows 4.2 million children living in relative poverty in the UK. Worryingly this is before the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation really took hold.

The North East is facing a near “disaster scenario” with a new rail timetable that will see many vital services axed.

The North East once again came together to honour our NHS, key workers and carers who are helping to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic.