"The choice was this deal, which enables us to take back control and to build a brighter future for our country, or going back to square one with more division, more uncertainty and a failure to deliver on the referendum."

"The choice was this deal, which enables us to take back control and to build a brighter future for our country, or going back to square one with more division, more uncertainty and a failure to deliver on the referendum."

Take our interactive Quiz to find out what the Budget 2018 means

Conservatives' careful fiscal management and solid economic recovery means that austerity is coming to an end – But discipline remains

Youth unemployment has halved since 2010; real wages for workers have grown for the seventh consecutive month; overall unemployment is at its lowest since 1975.

5 ways we’re helping families with the cost of living

Simon Clarke  love visiting new businesses across our area and this week it was great to join Mandy Blackett, the owner of MB Preloved Dolls Houses, Furniture & Accessories, in #Loftus! Mandy has set up shop selling lovingly crafted dolls houses and furniture.

Yesterday Simon Clarke MP opened the debate in Parliament about why Freeports have such huge potential to boost the #Teesside economy.

We’re working to give mental health the same priority as physical health

We're freezing fuel duty for the ninth year in a row, cutting tax and making the UK a country of opportunity for all. So that no matter where you come from or what your circumstances, if you work hard and play by the rules, you will be fairly rewarded.