Folks last night we said Goodbye to our Cleveland Brother PC Matthew Blades & tonight its to our Brother PC Tom Clough; Lets NOT forget that neither died of old age or an illness they were both Unlawfully Killed on duty when patrolling A66; Goodbye & God Bless; RIP Brothers 😞🙏
🚨Today we honour PC Matthew Blades.
PC Matthew Blades, 37, a Cleveland Police officer, devoted husband and father of two, lost his life in the line of duty on 22 August 2026 when a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the A66 near Middlesbrough collided with his marked armed response car.
A full police ceremonial funeral is being held today in Hartlepool.
Rest in peace. Thank you for your service. ☮️
I am married with a young daughter, both myself and my husband work.
-We are not entitled to housing benefit, or any other benefit for that matter.
-We do not get free eye tests, free dental care or free prescriptions.
-Our daughter is not entitled to free school meals, or free breakfast clubs, or free wrap around care, no help with her uniform.
-We don’t get council tax discount, or any other discount.
-We don’t get help with our energy bills, or low cost broadband.
-We don’t get help with the cost of going to the cinema, or days out at theme parks.
-My daughter is unable to play outside unsupervised, because you have failed to secure our borders and the streets aren’t safe.
-If I work more hours, I fall into the higher tax band.
Why should someone like me, vote for someone like you? @UKLabour@andyburnham
What are you offering my family?
Sickness benefits worth £3,000 more than a minimum wage job.
How is that right?
Nobody should be better off on benefits than someone who gets out of bed everyday & does a full day’s work
It’s just wrong
48 hours later and I’m still processing this show!
Playing the Riverside Stadium has been always been a dream of mine, I just never imagined the moment I’d walk out there on stage. Thank you to everyone that made this night so special
This was undoubtedly one of the proudest moments of my life. It feels like 12 years of hard work has lead to this moment tonight.
I was so nervous about the show that I forgot to think about how I got here. A journey that started in Middlesbrough has brought me back to this place I call home.
It was difficult to speak tonight I was so overwhelmed, but I want to thank everyone for letting me live out my wildest dream. I hope you felt the love. See you next time x
📸 James Kellegher
We came home… I’m backstage right now at Riverside Stadium about to play the biggest show of my life. Feeling so grateful for the support and love from the fans that has gotten us to this point. See you on the other side! X
Goodnight god bless you TY our hearts are broken, it’s been a pleasure to have you in our family for 15 years. You will be the brightest star ⭐️ we love you. 2009-2024 xxx