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BBC Political Editor for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Presenter of Politics North #bbcpn

Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Westminster
Joined May 2011
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5 years
BREAKING: Green Party win seat in Yorkshire and the Humber @MagicMagid elected as MEP #EUelections2019
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3 years
MPs with second jobs are “short changing” their constituents ⁦ @RichardBurgon ⁩ told Politics North. He’s introduced a Bill that would ban paid second jobs in the vast majority of cases #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
3 years
P&O Ferries should be banned from British waters until 800 workers are reinstated ⁦ @RichardBurgon ⁩ tells Politics North #bbcpn #PandOFerries
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Tim Iredale
3 years
We cry every day...Rob smiles every day... Dad of ⁦ @Rob7Burrow ⁩ ⁦ @burrow_geoff ⁩ appeals to government to fund £50million targeted research into #MND Watch emotional interview on Politics North. Sunday from 10am on BBC One #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
2 years
For those asking about comments made on Politics North…here is the exchange between Lia Nici and Naz Shah #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
3 years
There’s a familiar face on the tarmac at ⁦ @RAFWaddington ⁩ Boris Johnson is making a flying visit to meet military personnel at the Lincolnshire base ⁦ @looknorthBBC
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Tim Iredale
7 years
UKIP leadership candidate @AMDWaters has defended her right to describe Islam as "evil" at #Yorkshire hustings
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Would @andreajenkyns be willing to sign a letter to trigger a Tory leadership contest? “100 per cent yes” if Theresa May “waters down Brexit red lines” she tells Sunday Politics Yorks & Lincs #bbcsp
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Tim Iredale
2 years
Thank you to ⁦ @colinmcfarlane ⁩ for telling such a personal story about his mum’s care and talking about what needs to change in the care sector #bbcpn Watch full programme and Colin’s interview from 21:20
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Tim Iredale
4 years
Health Sec @MattHancock tells @karlmccartney he’ll speak to Chancellor about more help for self-employed, freelancers and directors who aren’t eligible for support. It’s something we discussed on #bbcpn with @ExcludedUK
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Tim Iredale
1 year
Former cabinet minister claims “Muslims Don’t Matter” That was the title of a speech at @universityleeds by ex Tory party chair ⁦ @SayeedaWarsi ⁩ who criticised senior politicians, including Home Secretary Suella Braverman, over her ‘multiculturalism has failed’ comments
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Some lovely tributes today to my great friend Len Tingle. He was an inspiration to all who worked with him. Thanks for many happy memories Len. Cudworth should be very proud!
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Tim Iredale
4 years
We’re flying the flag on ⁦ @looknorthBBC ⁩ tonight Do you want to see the Union Jack flown on more public buildings? I’m sure ⁦ @peter_levy ⁩ would love to hear your thoughts
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Tim Iredale
8 years
Just told a Birmingham cabbie I was off to watch a Brexit debate with David Davis. Great midfielder he said! #CPC16
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Tim Iredale
7 years
BREAKING: Former teacher Emma Hardy chosen as Labour candidate in Hull West & Hessle - constituency vacated by Alan Johnson #GE2017
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Tim Iredale
6 years
We have “knackered old trains” in the North of England. Not my words - the words spoken by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling in Commons
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Tim Iredale
7 months
When I spoke to Rishi Sunak last year he told me housing asylum seekers at #Scampton was ‘better value’ than hotels… We now know, according to the NAO report, that is not the case ⁦ @looknorthBBC
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Tim Iredale
3 years
BREAKING: Conservative Jonathan Evison has defeated Labour’s Keith Hunter to become Humberside Police & Crime Commissioner ⁦ @looknorthBBC
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Tim Iredale
3 years
Downing Street showed 'contempt' for the Queen by having a 'knees-up' on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral @KarlTurnerMP told Politics North #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
2 years
“Confidence is haemorrhaging away…it’s hard to see how she can continue as prime minister for much longer.” On Politics North this was the verdict on Liz Truss from Barnsley Central MP ⁦ @DanJarvisMP #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
4 years
When Durham met East Hull
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Tim Iredale
2 years
Following the mystery over shellfish die offs in the North Sea and the debate over dredging ⁦ @Joe_Redfern ⁩ told Politics North attention is turning to prawning off the east coast #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
8 years
Alan Johnson tells @looknorthBBC Labour 'not capable' of winning election under Corbyn. He's backing @owensmith2016
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Worth remembering that Friday marks 36 years since Channel 4 unveiled its first ever programme - which was made in #Leeds
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Tim Iredale
3 years
What a life... Whether speaking to Clough or Revie, Thatcher or Blair - the sharp intellect and quick wit was always on display. Goodbye Austin Mitchell and thanks for making us smile when many took themselves a bit too seriously 🐟
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Tim Iredale
3 years
Some of the biggest news stories you have seen on your TV screens have been filmed by ⁦ @petercameraman ⁩ Today, Peter said goodbye to the BBC for pastures new. We all wish him well and hope he gets the hang of camera work one of these days 🎥
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Tim Iredale
6 months
A generation of children have been ‘let down’ by the country ⁦ @JonnyUttley ⁩ told Politics North in our discussion on child poverty #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
3 years
A cup of tea and a sandwich is now seen as a luxury according to Ursula. Her business ⁦ @plantoneonmebfd ⁩ in #Bradford is closing due to rising costs #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
3 months
Is Labour doing enough to win over undecided voters? Speaking to Politics North @Mather_Keir says @Keir_Starmer 'has a plan and is going to stick to it' #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Forget Trump, Syria, Windrush, my mission for @looknorthBBC is to explain new laws on protective fencing for cats. Good job I’m a cat person!
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Tim Iredale
7 years
BREAKING: Labour's Alan Johnson to step down as an MP after serving Hull West & Hessle for 20 years #GE2017
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Tim Iredale
6 years
"We're being pushed to the edge on Brexit, Venezuela, anti-Semitism, economic policy..." Listen to this assessment of life in the Labour Party from Penistone & Stocksbridge MP (and Grimsby lass) @angelasmithmp
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Tim Iredale
6 years
CONFIRMED: Great Grimsby MP Melanie Onn has quit as Labour’s Shadow Housing Minister as she didn’t want to by whipped into backing motion calling for Brexit deal to be put to public vote @looknorthBBC @RadioHumberside
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Tim Iredale
5 years
Sum-up Boris Johnson in one word? We asked voters in #Hull to describe the PM on @looknorthBBC But what word did he use?
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Just heard a large group on the train discussing the biased BBC. I went over to say hello. They said - oh we like you, it’s the others... 🤔
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Hey @northernassist I know rail fares have gone up, but this off peak single to Leeds seems a bit steep 😱
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Tim Iredale
4 years
We all know about working with children and animals, but I would have expected better from my cat Emily...
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Tim Iredale
5 years
BREAKING: Conservatives have gained North East Lincolnshire Council from No Overall Control #LocalElection2019
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Tim Iredale
8 years
Bizarre scenes as the new Sleaford & North Hykeham MP @drcarolinej is rushed away from count after refusing to speak to the media
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Tim Iredale
8 years
Arthur Scargill tells Sunday Politics Yorks & Lincs he's 'saddened & disgusted' Jeremy Corbyn backs EU remain #bbcsp
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Tim Iredale
2 years
People are at their ‘wits’ end’ over the NHS, rail and transport ⁦ @kimleadbeater ⁩ told Politics North #bbcpn Watch full programme 📺
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Tim Iredale
7 years
Thanks to everyone who said hello to that bloke who covers politics on the #Leeds10k today. I don't think l'll make Team GB, but it was fun
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Tim Iredale
3 years
Could MPs who are keen on second jobs drive a lorry in their spare time? Hull East MP ⁦ @KarlTurnerMP ⁩ told Politics North you don’t see many queuing up to drive trucks or do a shift at Maccy Ds #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
8 years
Noisy protest taking place outside Parliament by @WASPI_Campaign Many women have travelled from Yorkshire & Lincolnshire #Budget2017
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Tim Iredale
6 years
This is a fitting legacy for Len. He’d be right chuffed... Len Tingle placement remembers BBC Yorkshire politics editor
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Tim Iredale
7 months
‘Just call an election and let’s get on with it’ ⁦ @JakeBenRichards ⁩ told Politics North, amid continuing speculation over the date of the general election #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
4 years
What do you think of it so far?
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Just want to thank @OLOLCPrimary on behalf of myself @yellowbellyLou @GemsDawson as we have just won an award for the programme we recorded at your school. You were all fantastic. And of course special thanks to my co-presenter Jack #bbcsp
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Very interesting today speaking to @JimDOfficial and Dr Jane Jones in #Lincoln about the work being done by NHS and @CareafterCombat to help veterans who’ve ended up in prison
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Tim Iredale
5 years
Brexit Party tops the poll in #Leeds European election results. Leeds was one of just three areas in #Yorkshire to vote remain in 2016 referendum #EuropeanElection2019
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Tim Iredale
8 years
Thanks for your help. It's clearly a huge talking point judging by the reaction on Twitter!
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8 years
Thank you Tim @iredalepolitics for the fabulous piece #bbcsp
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Tim Iredale
5 years
So it’s goodbye Sunday Politics and hello Politics North. See you in January #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
2 years
Are Labour MPs happy now the government has committed to a windfall tax on energy firms? This is what #Halifax MP ⁦ @HollyLynch5 ⁩ told Politics North #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
2 years
Just want to thank this talented bunch following our ⁦⁦ @RTSYorkshire1 ⁩ award for Politics North special on the Post Office scandal #bbcpn Led by the outstanding journalism of ⁦ @carolinebilton ⁩ with ⁦ @Louise__Wheeler ⁩ ⁦ @joecameraman ⁩ ⁦ @neilmcmullan
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Tim Iredale
2 years
Has policing has become too ‘woke’ ? Here’s what ⁦ @alison_4life ⁩ ⁦ @DeputyMayorPCWY ⁩ had to say on Politics North #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Those MPs who’ve left the Labour Party should face the electorate and “put their money where there mouth is” @KarlTurnerMP tells @looknorthBBC
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Tim Iredale
5 years
Many thanks to everyone who messaged me about this bloke’s t-shirt. Am I only supposed to put people on TV who can spell? #askingforafreind
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Tim Iredale
7 years
Those complaining about Big Ben being silenced should care more about health and safety of workers @KarlTurnerMP tells @looknorthBBC
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Tim Iredale
3 years
Their search for answers goes on... Don't miss 'Justice for the Postmasters' - A Politics North Special on the #PostOfficeScandal With @carolinebilton and me on Sunday from 10am on BBC One in Yorks & Lincs and across the UK on BBC One HD #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Coming-up on Sunday Politics Yorks & Lincs @BZephaniah talks about the impact the “hostile environment” immigration policy has had on many communities #bbcsp
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Tim Iredale
7 years
The lengths this man will go to in order to avoid a £1.50 bridge toll! Well done @peter_levy 👍
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Peter Levy
7 years
Donations still coming in, amazing. Still time.
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Tim Iredale
5 years
Is looking like York will be the only part of Yorkshire and Humber region where Brexit Party has not topped poll. They were pipped by Lib Dem #EUresultsYorksandHumber
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Tim Iredale
1 year
Expect a tough fight between the Lib Dems and Labour in many cities across the north #LocalElections23 ⁦⁦ @shaffaqmohd ⁩ told Politics North that #Sheffield would be a big test of Keir Starmer’s leadership #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
5 years
BREAKING: The new Politics North mugs have arrived #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Pacers WILL be scrapped by the end of this year. A firm pledge today from Northern Powerhouse Minister @JakeBerry
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Tim Iredale
5 months
When did @DianaJohnsonMP realise the scale of this scandal? Ahead of the @bloodinquiry final report the #Hull North MP told Politics North about the first meeting with constituent Glenn Wilkinson #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
5 years
Exit poll predicts Conservatives set to gain #Grimsby #Scunthorpe & #Lincoln from Labour. Great Grimsby has been Labour since 1945 #BBCElection #GE2019
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Tim Iredale
7 years
Congratulations to Jodie, who went to my old school! BBC News - Doctor Who's 13th Time Lord to be a woman
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Tim Iredale
4 years
Is it safe to visit the coast? Will the new guidelines be difficult to police? Why you can meet just one person outdoors (look who I chose!) The full story on ⁦ @looknorthBBC
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Hey @theresa_may it’s good that you came to Grimsby. But why just answer questions from the Westminster boys club? Our very own @linsey_smith would have liked to have asked something relevant to the local audience #justsayin
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Tim Iredale
3 years
Today’s programme was the result of months of hard work by @carolinebilton who’s pushed hard to uncover some of the wrongs that occurred in this scandal. Also huge praise should be given to Joe Bilton, Neil McMullan, Dom Walker, Martin Bhebe and of course @Louise__Wheeler
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Tim Iredale
6 years
I’ve spent much of the day standing outside Theresa May’s front door but she so far hasn’t popped out to tell me what’s going on. Good job I’ve got nowhere better to go...
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Tim Iredale
3 years
Conservative ⁦ @MarcJonesLincs ⁩ elected for second term as Lincolnshire Police & Crime Commissioner
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Tim Iredale
2 years
Will the illegal migration bill stop small boat crossings and ease pressure on asylum applications? Not according to ⁦ @HollyLynch5 ⁩ who told Politics North the government has got it wrong #bbcpn
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3 years
We need tougher rules on the anti-social use of fireworks ⁦ @NazShahBfd ⁩ tells Politics North #bbcpn Watch full programme
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Tim Iredale
4 years
We are back. Politics North returns on Sunday from 10am on BBC One in Yorks & Lincs and across the UK on BBC One HD. I’ll have the kettle on #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
10 years
Abuse victim "Emma" tells Sunday Politics #Rotherham can't move on until those who covered-up grooming scandal are brought to justice #bbcsp
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Tim Iredale
5 years
He's got to go. Hull East MP @KarlTurnerMP tells @looknorthBBC why he believes @BorisJohnson should resign following today's Supreme Court ruling...
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Tim Iredale
6 years
This is our top team of operatives covering the #Hull count for @looknorthBBC And yes we are all still awake #LocalElections2018
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Tim Iredale
6 years
Could this be the face of the new £50 note? @peter_levy
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Tim Iredale
2 years
BREAKING: Liberal Democrats GAIN #Hull City Council from Labour #LocalElections2022
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Tim Iredale
4 years
The whole of the @looknorthBBC area including East Riding, Hull and Lincolnshire will stay in #Tier3
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Tim Iredale
8 years
This was Jo Cox's last appearance on our Sunday Politics in Yorks & Lincs. We've all been stunned by today's news.
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Tim Iredale
7 months
What happened when victims of the Post Office scandal met the Post Office Minister? Putting their questions to Kevin Holinrake are @janetsk20073533 & @castletonlee on Politics North - Sunday from 10am on BBC One in Yorks & Lincs and ⁦ @BBCiPlayer #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
6 years
And tomorrow @peter_levy will be re-creating the famous Shake ‘n’ Vac advert...
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Peter Levy
6 years
Several people have said the desk was dusty on Friday, not anymore.
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Tim Iredale
4 years
Hull confirmed as Tier 3
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Tim Iredale
7 years
I have many happy memories of canvassing political opinion in Barnsley and would urge every Westminster bubble journalist to spend a day in the town #bbcqt
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Tim Iredale
7 years
Conservatives regain control of Lincolnshire winning 58 out of 70 seats. UKIP lost all its seats here #LE2017
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Tim Iredale
7 years
Former deputy PM @johnprescott tells audience in Edinburgh why he wants a 'Council of the North' from Hull-Liverpool
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Tim Iredale
5 years
Here we go again ⁦ @John_Pakey
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Tim Iredale
7 years
There are calls for a 2nd referendum on this...
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This is the decider! Should I wear a tie on Look North?
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Tim Iredale
2 years
How clean are our rivers? That’s the question we’re asking on this week’s Politics North as ⁦ @Hudsonweather ⁩ investigates the amount of sewage discharged into our waterways 💦 Sunday 10am BBC One with ⁦ @KarlTurnerMP ⁩ Robert Goodwill ⁦ @CleanIlkley #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
7 years
Joining us shortly on Sunday Politics Yorks & Lincs will be 'EU Supergirl' Madeleina Kay @albawhitewolf #bbcsp
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Tim Iredale
5 months
How will the government respond to the @bloodinquiry final report? On this week's Politics North @cazjwheeler says a compensation package worth 'northwards of £10bn' is on the table - equivalent of 2p off income tax #ContaminatedBlood #bbcpn
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4 years
One year ago today I was reporting on the prospect of a Christmas election. Today I may be reporting on Christmas being cancelled...
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Tim Iredale
7 years
Hull West & Hessle MP and former primary school teacher @EmmaHardyMP joins influential Education Select Committee
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Tim Iredale
2 years
Could ambulance workers take strike action? On the eve of a ballot ⁦ @Deanneferguson ⁩ tells Politics North many staff are “on their knees” #bbcpn
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Tim Iredale
5 years
The big election stories on @looknorthBBC this am... - Con gain Great Grimsby - Con gain Scunthorpe - Con gain Lincoln. #GE2019 #BBCElection
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Tim Iredale
8 years
On NI rise @PhilipDaviesMP tells Sunday Politics "If government want to break manifesto promise they should scrap overseas aid" #bbcsp
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