New Labour MP Luke Akehurst won the North Durham seat after being selected by the party's National Executive Committee without local members having a vote.

Meet Luke Akehurst: One of the North East's most controversial MPs

Kevan Jones was a defence minister between 2008 and 2010, and has been a leading campaigner on the Post Office Horizon scandal.

North Durham MP Kevan Jones not standing at general election

North West Durham MP and cabinet minister Richard Holden "not sure" what he will do at general election, and said unrest among Tory colleagues is "frustrating."

Conservative party chairman: 'I am bloody loyal to the North East'

Kevan Jones MP is calling for 'transparency' over a computer system trialled by the Post Office in the 90s in the North East which led to prosecutions.

Details emerge of Post Office prosecutions from Horizon pilot scheme

Aaron Morris, 31, was taken to hospital after a collision with an SUV on Friday 1 July but sadly died from his injuries.

Wife pays tribute to 'true family man' after motorbike crash in County Durham

Kevan Jones MP asks for more understanding from constituents and the media about the demands put on MPs.

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