General Election

Joe Morris with Angela Rayner

General Election 2024

Deputy labour leader Angela Rayner visits Hexham candidate Joe Morris

The prime ministerial debate will air from 9pm to 10pm on Wednesday June 26

The prime ministerial debate will air from 9pm to 10pm on Wednesday June 26

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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer agree to televised BBC general election debate

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the election is June 18, and the public has been warned that missing that deadline could result in an £80 fine

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the election is June 18, and the public has been warned that missing that deadline could result in an £80 fine

General Election

You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election

Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister on October 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister on October 25, 2022

General Election

How often are general elections held in the UK? Maximum term of a Parliament

Purdah is a term related to general elections that you might not have heard of before

Purdah is a term related to general elections that you might not have heard of before

General Election

What does the term Purdah mean in relation to general elections in the UK?

Guy Opperman MP

Guy Opperman MP

General Election

Guy Opperman re-selected to stand for Hexham at the next General Election

All the government support for energy bills as cost of living continues to soar (PA)

All the government support for energy bills as cost of living continues to soar (PA)

Citizens Advice

All the government support for energy bills as cost of living continues to soar

Hexham’s MP Guy Opperman delivers his victory speech at the count at Blyth Valley.

Hexham’s MP Guy Opperman delivers his victory speech at the count at Blyth Valley.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Hexham MP reflects on service as he keeps hold of seat

WINNER: Neil Hudson, Conservatives

WINNER: Neil Hudson, Conservatives

General Election 2019

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Penrith and the Border elects Conservative Neil Hudson

The owners of the Anchor Inn, Gavin and Karen Reay, welcome voters into their pub.

The owners of the Anchor Inn, Gavin and Karen Reay, welcome voters into their pub.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Pub allows 'forgotten' village chance to have its say

Polling station

Polling station

Hexham General Election

General Election 2019

Polls are open for Hexham general election

Hexham's political candidates at the recent hustings in Prudhoe. Photo: MOIRA WOOLDRIDGE

Hexham's political candidates at the recent hustings in Prudhoe. Photo: MOIRA WOOLDRIDGE

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Hexham's swing voters in two minds on eve of election

The prospective parliamentary candidates for Hexham, from left, Penny Grennan (Labour), Stephen Howse (Liberal Democrat), Nick Morphet (Green) and Guy Opperman (Conservative) with Rev. David Goodall (centre) who chaired the hustings at Hexham.

The prospective parliamentary candidates for Hexham, from left, Penny Grennan (Labour), Stephen Howse (Liberal Democrat), Nick Morphet (Green) and Guy Opperman (Conservative) with Rev. David Goodall (centre) who chaired the hustings at Hexham.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Candidates quizzed on education and politics

Candidates Penny Grennan (Labour), Stephen Howse (Lib Dem), Nick Morphet (Green) and Guy Opperman (Conservative) at Ponteland.

Candidates Penny Grennan (Labour), Stephen Howse (Lib Dem), Nick Morphet (Green) and Guy Opperman (Conservative) at Ponteland.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Brexit divides opinion as Hexham hustings debate heats up

HALTON heads to the polls on December 12 to elect its MP in the 2019 General Election.

HALTON heads to the polls on December 12 to elect its MP in the 2019 General Election.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Questions over women’s state pension changes

Peter Cullen, Jon, Ben and Edward Keyte, Caroline Westgate, Rachel Keyte, David Westgate, Karen Simpson and Alisoun Gardner-Medwin outside Hexham General Hospital.

Peter Cullen, Jon, Ben and Edward Keyte, Caroline Westgate, Rachel Keyte, David Westgate, Karen Simpson and Alisoun Gardner-Medwin outside Hexham General Hospital.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Pledge to protect the NHS

Guy Opperman, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Hexham. Photo: supplied by his office

Guy Opperman, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Hexham. Photo: supplied by his office

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Tory candidate denies food bank comment

Clockwise from top left, Hexham parliamentary candidates Stephen Howse (Liberal Democrats), Guy Opperman (Conservatives), Penny Grennan (Labour) and Nick Morphet (Green Party).

Clockwise from top left, Hexham parliamentary candidates Stephen Howse (Liberal Democrats), Guy Opperman (Conservatives), Penny Grennan (Labour) and Nick Morphet (Green Party).

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Hexham's parliamentary candidates have their say

Food bank use has grown across Tynedale.

Food bank use has grown across Tynedale.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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To help ease continuous food bank use “we must get better at handling money”

Labour’s Penny Grennan, Liberal Democrat Stephen Howse, The Green Party’s Nick Morphet, and Guy Opperman of the Conservatives at the hustings in Prudhoe. Photo: MOIRA WOOLDRIDGE

Labour’s Penny Grennan, Liberal Democrat Stephen Howse, The Green Party’s Nick Morphet, and Guy Opperman of the Conservatives at the hustings in Prudhoe. Photo: MOIRA WOOLDRIDGE

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Hexham candidates quizzed on Brexit and NHS

(L-R) Labour's Penny Grennan, the Liberal Democrat's Stephen Howse, The Green Party's Nick Morphet, and Guy Opperman of the Conservatives. Photo: Moira Wooldridge

(L-R) Labour's Penny Grennan, the Liberal Democrat's Stephen Howse, The Green Party's Nick Morphet, and Guy Opperman of the Conservatives. Photo: Moira Wooldridge

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Prudhoe hustings: Candidates field question on food banks

On education, Penny Grennan (Labour) said the system was suffering; Guy Opperman (Conservative) said schools were progressing under the academy system and Nick Morphet (Green) called for schools to be brought back under local authority control. On jobs,

On education, Penny Grennan (Labour) said the system was suffering; Guy Opperman (Conservative) said schools were progressing under the academy system and Nick Morphet (Green) called for schools to be brought back under local authority control. On jobs,

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Schools and jobs are hot topics on local agenda

Ovingham’s Rev. Tom Birch

Ovingham’s Rev. Tom Birch

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

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Hexham's pledge for a clean campaign

Polling station.

Polling station.

General Election 2019

Ovingham man to contest Berwick seat

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn were accused of providing ‘misinformation’ during ITV’s leadership debate. Photo: ITV/PA WIRE

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn were accused of providing ‘misinformation’ during ITV’s leadership debate. Photo: ITV/PA WIRE

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Hexham candidates call for honest election campaign

Election head-to-head debate on ITV, prior to the General Election on December 12. PA Photo.

Election head-to-head debate on ITV, prior to the General Election on December 12. PA Photo.

General Election 2019

Election debate: Johnson and Corbyn clash over Brexit

Coun. Nick Oliver.

Coun. Nick Oliver.

General Election 2019

Tory councillor’s campaign trail in Labour hotbed

Mark Griffin, former Brexit Party candidate for the Hexham constituency. Photo: HX471949.

Mark Griffin, former Brexit Party candidate for the Hexham constituency. Photo: HX471949.

Hexham General Election

General Election 2019

Brexit Party stands down candidate for Hexham

CANDIDATE: Neil Hudson will stand as a candidate for the Conservative party for Penrith and the Border in the upcoming General Election.

CANDIDATE: Neil Hudson will stand as a candidate for the Conservative party for Penrith and the Border in the upcoming General Election.

ALSTON GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

General Election 2019: Conservatives announce Penrith candidate

Corbridge county councillor Nick Oliver is running for election in Jarrow.

Corbridge county councillor Nick Oliver is running for election in Jarrow.

General Election 2019

Northumberland councillor to seek election in Jarrow

Brexit Party stands down candidate for Hexham constituency

Brexit Party stands down candidate for Hexham constituency

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Brexit Party stands down candidate for Hexham constituency

A General Election has been called for December 12.

A General Election has been called for December 12.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Hexham Hustings dates confirmed for General Election

Who will be Rory Stewart's successor?

Who will be Rory Stewart's successor?

ALSTON GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Uncertainty as still no Conservative candidate in Rory Stewart's former constituency

Sitting Conservative MP, Guy Opperman.

Sitting Conservative MP, Guy Opperman.

HEXHAM GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Hexham candidates gear up for general election

Boris Johnson with a cup of tea.

Boris Johnson with a cup of tea.

General Election 2019

Boris Johnson’s ‘do or dry’ pledge to give up alcohol until Brexit is delivered

Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party.

Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party.

General Election 2019

Brexit Party are only challengers to Labour in Wales – Nigel Farage

Labour candidate Sarah Williams.

Labour candidate Sarah Williams.

ALSTON GENERAL ELECTION

General Election 2019

Labour Party hopeful for Alston and Nenthead

Sian Berry, Jo Swinson and Adam Price.

Sian Berry, Jo Swinson and Adam Price.

General Election 2019

Pro-Remain parties enter General Election pact in 60 constituencies

General Election 2019

Labour moderates vow to fight on after Tom Watson quits

John McDonnell and Sajid Javid.

John McDonnell and Sajid Javid.

General Election 2019

Labour and Conservatives in General Election clash on economy

Ian Austin and Jeremy Corbyn.

Ian Austin and Jeremy Corbyn.

General Election 2019

Ex-Labour MP urges voters to back Tories claiming Corbyn is ‘not fit to lead’

General Election 2019

Farage: PM must change political declaration to win Brexit Party backing

Nick Morphet has been announced as the Tynedale Green Party's parliamentary candidate for Hexham. Photo: TYNEDALE GREEN PARTY

Nick Morphet has been announced as the Tynedale Green Party's parliamentary candidate for Hexham. Photo: TYNEDALE GREEN PARTY

Hexham General Election

General Election 2019

Tynedale Green Party announce Hexham parliamentary candidate

Hexham General Election

General Election 2019

Hexham's MP backs December 12 election

Jacob Rees Mogg.

Jacob Rees Mogg.

General Election 2019

Rees-Mogg caused ‘hurt and distress’ with Grenfell comments – Tory chairman

David Dimbleby.

David Dimbleby.

General Election 2019

David Dimbleby: Politicians’ language demeans democracy

James Cleverly.

James Cleverly.

General Election 2019

Kay Burley ’empty chairs’ James Cleverly after Tory chairman’s no-show

General Election 2019

PM to use election launch to insist Brexit must get done quickly

Jacob Rees Mogg and Alun Cairns.

Jacob Rees Mogg and Alun Cairns.

General Election 2019

Tories face controversies on first day of General Election campaign

Education secretary Gavin Williamson.

Education secretary Gavin Williamson.

General Election 2019

Councils asked to avoid using schools as polling stations

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

General Election 2019

Corbyn to pledge he will end need for food banks if he becomes PM

Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson.

Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson.

General Election 2019

PM compares Corbyn with Stalin as he launches Tory election campaign

General Election 2019

Facebook urged to ban political adverts ahead of General Election

Former chancellor Philip Hammond.

Former chancellor Philip Hammond.

General Election 2019

Former chancellor Philip Hammond quits Parliament