I’m devastated to hear the news that a body was found in the River Wear this morning. To lose a loved one is agonising, and my thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends.
It is right that we have this discussion about the much needed compensation scheme. A number of constituents have been in touch with me, including from Barnard Castle and Hamsterley to name but a couple of areas.
Earlier today Dehenna Davison MP visited Shildon Alive, a local community run project, where she discussed the aims and schemes in place to help support people in need, and to help people make friends and learn new skills