Sharon Hodgson MP met with representatives from the University and College Union (UCU), Unison and College representatives at Sunderland College to discuss the recent coalition Government announcements of a further 24% cut to the Adult Skills Budget.

Sharon visits Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's Safetyworks centre in Newcastle.

Sharon visits the Washington Community Food Project in Oxclose.

Sharon Hodgson MP chooses the winner for her annual Christmas card competition.

Sharon spoke to young people and those who work with them at a conference organised by Washington Mind to coincide with #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Sharon presents Morrison's "Let's Grow" vouchers to Castletown Primary School.

Sharon attends prestigious BP Portrait Awards Exhibition launch at The Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery.  Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is the only English venue outside London to host the 2014 BP Portrait Award.  The contest is now in its 35th year.

Sharon joined Sunderland Deputy Mayor, Cllr Barry Curran and the Washington Women's Institute, at Washington Millenium Centre today to help celebrate the 50th birthday of Washington New Town.

Sharon was asked to address professionals and carers at a conference arranged by Sunderland Carers Centre.