Labour MPs Sharon Hodgson and Catherine McKinnell hear from a young man with learning disabilities about his hopes for the future.

Left to right: Amie Dobinson (Development Co-ordinator and Head of Transitions), Catherine McKinnell MP, Sharon Hodgson MP, Joe, and Stacy Milner (Service Manager)

Tories hand millions to wealthiest councils – but there’s only cuts for Sunderland.
 
Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West, has accused the Tory Government of a stitch-up after the Chancellor handed hundreds of millions of pounds to the wealthiest Tory councils to ease the pain of spending cuts – but offered nothing to Sunderland City Council.

Read Sharon Hodgson MP's report - News from Westminster - Jan-Feb 2016 - number 82

Welcome to my online monthly report - News from Westminster - which details some of the highlights from Westminster and the constituency.

Sharon Hodgson MP's report - News from Westminster - Jan-Feb 2016 - number 82

Caption: Sharon meeting here with Thomas Crawford, Rachel Krajovska and Luwam Habte of the Sunderland Youth Parliament.

Sharon pictured here with Royal Mail postal workers at the Washington delivery office during her visit on National Postal Workers’ day 2015, before Christmas.

MO MONEY, NO PROBLEM!

Sharon Hodgson, Member of Parliament for Washington and Sunderland West, joined staff at Washington Components Ltd in Washington on Friday for a ceremonial shaving session to mark the end of their now annual fundraising drive for men's health charities.

Sharon pictured here with Mr Anthony Sutherland MD of Washington Components Ltd in Washington and staff, being shaved by Daccs stylists after their Movember marathon.

Sharon (also pictured with Cllr John Kelly) with some of the winners of her 2015 Christmas card competition.

Sharon was privileged once again to join the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland at this years' Remembrance Service at Washington Village.

Out in force were local residents, The Royal British Legion, current Active and Ex-Serving Men and Women of the Armed Forces, Cadet Forces, Local Sunderland City Councillors, Full-time and Voluntary Emergency Services Organisations, Clergy , Charity and Voluntary Community Groups, Local Trades, Local Heritage Societies, Miners’ Banner Groups, and Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies.

Along with placing a wreath to represent our national Parliament, Sharon was doubly-honoured to be asked to give a short speech at the beginning of the service in her capacity as Honorary President of the Washington Branch of the Royal British Legion.

Sharon joined ex-service men and women volunteer poppy sellers, who are giving up their time this month to raise money and awareness, for this year’s appeal, as well as representatives from The Rotary Club of Washington and Washington Athletic FC.

Washington Athletic FC are affiliated with the Washington Branch of the Royal British Legion along with Usworth Army Cadets.

Lots of little feet descended upon the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead to celebrate 20 years of "Walk to School" - 7 October, 2015