Tyne Tees Conservative Party

Speaking at the Tory Party Conference Lord Houchen said the party has a “huge job to do” to regain voter support

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen is the sole non-Labour regional mayor but he has committed to forming a positive relationship with Sir Keir Starmer

Our Political Correspondent picks through the local election results, and what they mean in terms of party politics and the region’s future.