County Durham Politics

Politics Politicians in our County have there say we challenge there views plus some national politics

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

Is it time for Husband Quinn & Grimes to leave @DurhamCouncil ?

[Fr Marc Lyden-Smith @frlydensmith]

This is deeply concerning for County Durham. Political infighting and allegations of bullying are one thing, but the real question is what this instability means for residents who rely on essential council services every day. Durham needs responsible, stable leadership focused on delivering for communities—not chaos at County Hall.

[AxoAndy @AxoAndy]

Reform UK in Durham have now lost 20% of the seats they won just last May! 👀

One or two, you can say it’s the individual(s), but when it’s 13 you have to look at the leadership….

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

@path_dependent @DPJHodges @socawk40 The people of County Durham wanted to prove a point Labour no good Conservatives no good however Reform what have they. Achieved ? So what next

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

@darrengrimes While in County Durham Mr Grimes the weeds are so high that the parking services team have disappeared wardens what wardens they here somewhere maybe hidden in the bushes

[Conservatives @Conservatives]

"There's no money in politics...if you're straight."

Nigel Farage tried to hide that £5 million was secretly slipped into his bank account.

Now he's running from interviews and hiding from scrutiny.

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

@Durham_Pride More lies from Mr Grimes

[Durham Pride UK @Durham_Pride]

🏳️‍⚧️🌈Deputy Leader of Durham County Council posting on X in true Trumpette style, saying that they’ll pull funding for the Durham Pride road closure because we dare to disagree with him🫡🫡
Fact check: Durham County Council has never funded our road closure.😱

[The Northern Echo @TheNorthernEcho]

Reform slams solar farm schemes and says Durham cannot become 'dumping ground' https://t.co/3NX65RWrWa

[The Northern Echo @TheNorthernEcho]

How Durham's County Hall will be transformed into major 'Innovation District' https://t.co/VdAWFicDHa

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

Pressure from Independents to re instate weed killing back to twice a year Reform bowing to pressure from residents too will look at it at next cabinet meeting we are told

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

@DurhamCouncil From 7th to 1st What went well from so far away to winning the By Election for the Lib Dem candidate ?

[Durham County Council @DurhamCouncil]

Verification for Benfieldside by-election is now complete 2,953 votes cast, which is a 37% turnout. #LE2025

[Durham County Council @DurhamCouncil]

A celebration of the shared heritage and strong links between North East residents and The Rifles comes to County Durham next week. The Story at Mount Oswald – which is our site - will host The Rifles’ Sounding Retreat in its grounds on Wednesday (9 July).

https://t.co/HGNITLUdPm

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

Well we two month into a new Council leadership how do you think it’s going ?

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

@JezFosten He may be one dropped out of leaders role to concentrate on mp position next time

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

Reform leadership in County Durham causes unrest rumours four names down to three Hope Husband and Potts to contest leader role

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

Reform Councillors who don’t want to be named have informed us Unrest amongst some as Paul Sexton Elected as Independent and ex Conservative Member Joins Reform @Nigel_Farage ?

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

News of a second by Election in Durham costing tax payers this shocking

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

@CountyDurhamPol Some not paper

[County Durham Politics @DurhamPolitics]

So the first Bi Election is on its way with more to follow Reform will cost this County a fortune