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First things first, I welcome you to this my new column in The Northern Echo.

I am the new MP for Stockton South, I was born at North Tees Hospital, the son of a builder and a hairdresser, I've stacked shelves, pulled pints and laid bricks here.

Stockton’s new MP has welcomed a move to send a crack team to turn round a struggling local school.

Boris Johnson kicked off the 2019 general election campaign with a cup of tea in Eaglescliffe.

The Prime Minister and Conservative candidate for Stockton South Matt Vickers toured the Tetley Tea factory.

A Government minister has praised the work of a Stockton organisation promoting safer communities across the Tees Valley. 

An end to Yarm’s car parking and congestion woes could be on the horizon.

For years concerns have been raised about the safety of those walking along the A67 from Kirklevington to Yarm, in particular children on their way to school.

Matt has helped to organise a collection of selection boxes for a fantastic local charity that supports vulnerable women and young people.

Matt Vickers has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Stockton South for the next General Election.

Matt, 35, was selected by Stockton Conservatives last night (Thursday, November 1).