Matt Vickers slams Labour Government as Cleveland Police set to face worst funding settlement in the country Friday, 23 January, 2026 It has been revealed that Cleveland Police is facing a £2.4 million funding shortfall after receiving the worst financial settlement in the whole country. Stockton’s Conservative MP and Shadow Policing Minister, Matt Vickers, has slammed the Labour Government after it was revealed that Cleveland Police is facing a £2.4 million shortfall – the equivalent to 40 full-time police officers - putting... Local News
Labour MPs vote to allow Northern Ireland veterans to be prosecuted in ‘day of shame’ 22nd January 2026 The vast majority of Tees Valley Labour MPs voted in favour of the proposals, while Stockton’s Conservative MP, Matt Vickers, was the only MP in the North East... Local News
Cycle lane scheme downgraded after five-year delay and unnecessary tree loss 6th January 2026 A long-delayed cycle lane scheme in Stockton is finally going ahead, but concerns have been raised about a major downgrade in ambition and value compared to... Local News
Yarm's Banking Hub to open in early 2026! 19th December 2025 Yarm's Banking Hub will officially open in early 2026 at Ashbookes on Yarm High Street. Stockton's Conservative MP Matt Vickers said “I am delighted Yarm is... Local News
Conservatives force Labour to think again over controversial plans for Yarm High Street 10th December 2025 Stockton’s Labour Council has been forced to extend a new consultation over their plans to redevelop Yarm High Street after residents were left in uproar at the... Local News
Matt Vickers 'delighted' as Banking Hub confirmed for Yarm 29th October 2025 Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight as LINK confirms a Banking Hub will be coming to Yarm, following the local MP’s petition and... Local News
Stockton Labour Council blasted as MP calls decision to axe 11 playparks without consultation ‘A total disgrace’ 27th October 2025 Matt Vickers, MP for Stockton West, has slammed Labour-run, Stockton Borough Council following its decision decided to phase out 11 children’s playparks across... Local News
MP calls for Banking Hub in Yarm 17th October 2025 Matt Vickers, Member of Parliament for Stockton West, has formally called on LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, to establish a Banking Hub in Yarm... Local News
Conservatives force Stockton’s Labour Council to debate lack of consultation on controversial plans for Yarm High Street 11th October 2025 The Conservatives will force Stockton Borough Council to debate their controversial plans for Yarm High Street, following widespread concerns over the Council’s... Local News
Triumph for local MP Matt Vickers as work begins to demolish the Golden Eagle 4th August 2025 Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight at the news work will begin today to demolish the Golden Eagle in Thornaby. The local MP has... Local News
