Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead

'People in the north of England should not be expected to put up with a substandard service.'

Trump's repeated attacks on'fake news' and traditional media are one of the reasons why he's been labelled a fascist, given that one of the first things fascist governments do is close down independent media outlets.

‘We look forward to presenting the results of this latest trial to the new Labour government next summer.’

'Including investments in arms companies in environmental, social and governance funds would make a mockery of the entire concept.'

Discontent has been growing about the budget among some of the wealthiest figures, both sides of the Pond.

'The same fossil fuel corporations driving the climate crisis and blocking a just transition are those funnelling Israel the oil it needs for its war machine: all to secure their profits.'

Orbán’s authoritarian playbook, which Trump and his fellow MAGA Republicans seem to idolise, shows just how vulnerable democratic institutions are in the face of rising populism, and how quickly democratic models can be eroded. The need for a robust defence of democratic values has never been more critical.

Girls aged four to six in the North East can expect to live in good health for only 59.7 years, the lowest healthy life expectancy in England, and six years less than those in the South East.

'As by magic, poppy rage gives way to “they’re banning Christmas.'

As it tries to outbid neighbouring countries for limited supplies as we head into winter, Britain is paying more for natural gas than continental Europe.