Don’t Stay Silent: Standing Up for Women’s Rights in Darlington Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 Recent events have shown something important: when people speak up, institutions are forced to listen. The Supreme Court ruling on sex-based rights has provided clarity, but clarity alone achieves nothing if it isn’t acted upon. What matters now is whether local authorities follow through. In Darlington, this issue is not abstract. It has played out in real time, affecting residents directly. Many... Local News
Why Darlington Needs Common Sense Politics Again 9th January 2026 Darlington is crying out for common sense politics. After years of Labour running the council, the town has lost direction, confidence and momentum. Too many... Local News
Red Hall & Lingfield By-election 12th December 2025 When the Red Hall and Lingfield by-election was called, the narrative from our opponents was loud and relentless. Every party was lining up to declare the... Local News
Local Conservatives Launch Appeal for Public Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – Criticise Labour Council for Nearly Three Years of Inaction 18th June 2025 Local Conservatives Launch Campaign for a Fitting Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – Condemn Council for Prolonged Inaction The local Conservative group, led by... Local News
Labours Hopetown Lies finally exposed 24th January 2025 Darlington Conservatives have for some time pushed the Labour Council on its handling of this much welcomed and key attraction in Darlington. We know it has... Local News
Darlington Labour stir up headlines for political gain. 2nd June 2021 The local Darlington Labour Party and specifically Cllr Wallis, appear to be determined to misrepresent Darlington Council in the national press regarding the... Local News
DARLINGTON LABOUR’S RANK HYPOCRISY KNOWS NO BOUNDS. 19th February 2021 On Thursday 18/02 Darlington Borough Council held a Special Meeting of the Council regarding the Authority’s Medium Term Financial Plan including the setting of... Local News
Cabinet Meeting 12th January 2021 13th January 2021 At yesterday evening's Cabinet meeting, which was streamed live on YouTube, Conservative Cabinet member, Cllr Alan Marshall, condemned the disgraceful behaviour... Local News
Two hours free parking for another two years in Darlington 6th January 2021 New parking offers are being introduced in Darlington town centre for the next two years with funding approved by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority... Local News
BULLYING MUST STOP 20th July 2020 Today the Leader of the Council, Heather Scott has written an open letter to Darlington Borough Council’s Monitoring Officer to investigate the despicable... Local News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News