Sunderland Labour

31/10/2026

Trick or treat? 🎃

We’ve been out today across Sunderland speaking with residents.

It seems the scariest thing for residents wasn't Halloween... it was the invisible presence of their Reform councillors! 👻

26/10/2026

🚨NEWS: Reform taking credit for Labour's work again 🥱

The extra hour of free parking in Sunderland city centre was approved by Labour's Cabinet in March 2026, before the local elections, with plans to introduce it in the new financial year.

We welcome its introduction, but to be clear, this was already agreed under Labour.

Labour made the decision. Reform are taking the credit.

Sunderland residents deserve the facts.

24/10/2026

✅ 🌹 Another fantastic Saturday talking with residents across the city.

Many already feel let down by the Reform council with plenty of pledges to vote Labour next May 🗳️

21/10/2026

STATEMENT: National Glass Centre

Following Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet meeting on 7 October, the Council has confirmed that a non-immediate Article 4 Direction has been agreed for the National Glass Centre, alongside its designation as an Asset of Community Value.

The Labour Group initiated the Article 4 process in March 2026, with Reform continuing the process following the change in administration. Labour councillors also joined the campaign to secure the building’s designation as an Asset of Community Value, helping to meet the requirement for 21 signatories.

While these decisions represent important steps in recognising the significance of the National Glass Centre, the non-immediate Article 4 Direction means there remains a 12-month window before the additional planning protections take effect. The future of the building therefore remains uncertain.

Sunderland Labour believes the University of Sunderland should use this time constructively to explore every reasonable opportunity to secure a new owner for the building, protect its future and restore public confidence. This means coming forward and engaging with campaigners and interested parties.

The strength of public feeling on this issue cannot be ignored. Political parties across Sunderland have expressed support for retaining the building, while 50,000 members of the public have backed efforts to save the National Glass Centre from demolition.

Sunderland Labour will continue to campaign for the National Glass Centre to be saved and for a new owner to be found.

17/10/2026

🌹 The Labour campaign team were out in Tunstall & Humbledon today.

An excellent response from residents who know the only way to remove Reform is by voting Labour.

16/10/2026

❤️ TODAY IS WEAR RED DAY!❤️

Today, Sunderland Labour Group is proud to stand alongside communities across Sunderland and the country to support Show Racism the Red Card🔴

Racism has no place in Sunderland, in our communities or anywhere in society. Not today. Not ever.

❤️ We wear red to stand together against racism.

❤️ We wear red to support education that challenges prejudice and discrimination.

❤️ We wear red because everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

We believe in building a Sunderland where everyone feels welcome, valued and included, regardless of their background.

📸 Wearing red today? Share your photos using and help spread the message!

You can also support the vital work of Show Racism the Red Card by donating here 👇

🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/charity/theredcard

Change hearts. Change minds. Change lives.

❤️ Sunderland stands together against racism.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health day.

💙 Mental health support should be local and easy to access.

🌹That's why this Labour Government is opening 159 new NHS mental health facilities across England.

09/10/2026

👏🏼 🌹 Fantastic result for Labour in London last night.

The electorate must continue to reject Zack Polanski and the extreme views of his Green Party.

Congratulations to Sagal Abdi-Wali, Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras!

04/10/2026

A busy day on the doors across Sunderland for our Labour teams, listening to residents and picking up the issues that matter.

There’s a lot happening across our city, but where things aren’t good enough, we’ll call it out and push for better.

Roads, ASB, back lanes, fly-tipping and parking around shops and schools all need practical action.

So that’s why we are out in our communities: listening, raising issues and working for solutions.

02/10/2026

The Sunderland Labour Group is saddened to learn of the passing of former Councillor John Kelly.

John represented Washington North Ward from 2008 to 2021, serving the residents of Washington with dedication for 13 years.

Our thoughts are with John’s family and friends during this difficult time.