The by-election came the same day as Hartlepool residents hit the polling stations to vote in the local elections, as well as for Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner and Tees Valley Mayor..

The Hartlepool by-election is one of a number of results expected over the coming days following "Super Thursday", with voters going to the polls in England, Scotland and Wales.

Labour is reportedly pushing for the Hartlepool vote to take place on 6 May, the same day as the other local elections, in a move that makes it “double or quits” for Starmer, Wickham writes.

It comes after the "red wall" took a major hit in the 2019 general election, with some blaming Brexit - a policy strongly backed by local people - and others pointing the finger at then Labour leader ...

EXCLUSIVE: Police are reviewing correspondence regarding the Hartlepool by-election, a spokesperson said. The police say they are aware of media reports about Conservative Party spending in the by ...

Hartlepool Council is holding a by-election this week to replace Cllr Stephen Picton, who resigned due to ill health. Now, a second one will take place in October to replace Amy Prince, who is ...

Predicting the Hartlepool by-election is ultimately about deciding what type of constituency you think the seat is. If you think Hartlepool should be considered a “normal” Labour seat, then the answer ...

The latest survey ahead of the Hartlepool vote on Thursday gives the Conservatives a 17-point lead in what has become a “crucial by-election battle for a Labour stronghold”, reports The ...

Like many towns, Hartlepool has seen services drift away from its local hospital. It no longer has an Accident and Emergency department, and other specialisms have also gone.

Take this in – the Tories are favourites to win Hartlepool All the bookies currently have the Conservative Party as odds-on favourites to win the Hartlepool by-election, writes Jake Berry MP.