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What would Boris Johnson have to do, I wonder, for his critics to take him seriously? For weeks he's been battered by dreadful headlines, culminating in the Mail's revelations of his alleged use of donations to pay for the redecoration of his Downing Street flat. Day after day, his critics hammered away at the issue of so-called sleaze. Then came Thursday, the largest round of local elections since 1973. And the result could hardly have been clearer: another thumping victory for Teflon Boris. Whatever you think of him, Mr Johnson's record speaks for itself. He just keeps on winning. Originall...

Hartlepool by-election ‘is the Conservatives’ to lose’ Plus: Jake Berry, the chairman of the Northern Research Group, on why the constituency feels ready for change 3 May 2021 • 9:00pm Boris Johnson steps out on the campaign trail in Hartlepool on Monday Credit: Lindsey Parnaby/WPA Pool/Getty Images The Conservatives are heading for victory in Thursday's by-election in Hartlepool, the leader of the council believes, as Boris Johnson warned that the party faced a fight. During a visit to a seafront fish and chip restaurant in the north-eastern constituency, the Prime Minister said: "I...

But it is not enough. Metro Mayors are still held back by central government’s tight grip on powers and funding. It’s harder for Ministers in Whitehall to spot economic opportunities or to understand the real challenges faced by communities when they don’t know what makes them tick. It’s no surprise that many Northern people feel locked out of this political system. Unfortunately, one political faction is seeking to exploit these (very real) concerns to push a radical separatist agenda. Invoking every patronising Northern cliché under the sun, the Northern Independence Part...

The new restaurant area under construction last month Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT TEESSIDE Airport has confirmed it is recruiting for 15 new jobs across the airport - as it has revealed further details of its major refit. Bosses have today said it is recruiting for staff to work in its retail, food and beverage areas as it ramps up its team ahead of the summer season. It comes as low-cost airline, Ryanair is set to operate flights between Teesside and three sunny destinations with flights starting in July. The new jobs will see successful applicants working across all the new food and d...

'Here's to step two!' Boris Johnson FINALLY enjoys his first post-lockdown pint in the sunshine as he drinks on the campaign trail alongside West Midlands mayor Andy Street after being humiliated for not knowing the name of Tory mayor of West of England Boris Johnson today enjoyed his first post-lockdown pint in a pub beer garden The Prime Minister pulled a pint at the Mount Tavern in Wolverhampton He did so alongside the Conservative Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street Mr Johnson's original plans for a pint were cancelled after death of Prince Philip PM's pint came after he was unable to ...