The tiny numnber of far-right and just one of the anti-racist groups.

I’m straight, but for years I’ve flown the Pride flag behind me in every TV interview because I support freedom, tolerance and solidarity.🏳️‍🌈
The decision by the County Durham RefUK administration to take it down signals hostility. This letter from Bishop Auckland Pride explains it beautifully.

A packed house at the @majorityuk.bsky.social people’s manifesto event.

This pic is from a news article in March, where I signed off the funding.

This is a re-announcement of the North of Tyne child poverty prevention work in schools. Financial advice at the school gate, baby boxes for new parents and free after-school clubs and learning sessions were all up and running years ago. I signed off the next two years of funding in March.