Following a significant year of elections in North East England, 2025 will see crucial local elections in Northumberland and Durham. These all-out elections present an opportunity for dramatic shifts in power as every councillor's seat is up for grabs. The Conservatives aim to maintain control in Northumberland, while the Liberal Democrats in Durham seek to defend their leadership position.
After a bumper year of elections which saw north-east England as a key battleground, what does 2025 hold for our region's political scene? With a new North East mayor and pivotal general election results, many are getting used to a new status quo. Some politicians across the spectrum of parties will be hoping for a more successful year, while others will want to hold on to positive momentum.
Councillor Amanda Hopgood took over as leader of the council by forming a coalition with other opposition parties when Labour failed to return a majority in 2021. Cramlington and Killingworth MP Emma Foody told the BBC: "I'm not going to say we haven't had a difficult six months. The Greens remain in contention too. They've made consistent gains in South Tyneside and broke through with two seats on Newcastle City Council for the first time in 2024.
Since taking office, the new Labour government has used one phrase particularly often: "Tough decisions."
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