Northumberland’s new Labour MPs have been reflecting on their first week in parliament after the party’s historic win at last week’s general election. Two of the county’s four constituencies elected Labour MPs for the first time in their history – Joe Morris in Hexham and David Smith in North Northumberland . New constituencies Cramlington and Killingworth and Blyth and Ashington also went to Labour, won by Emma Foody and Ian Lavery respectively.
The unprecedented clean sweep was part of a hugely successful night for Labour, that saw the party win 411 seats and a majority of 174. The new MPs were sworn in at parliament last week as is parliamentary tradition. Read more: Thousands brave the rain to show 'solidarity forever' at Durham Miners' Gala Keep up to date with all the latest local news from Northumberland with our free newsletter North Northumberland’s Mr Smith said: “Our first week in Parliament has been momentous, both personally and for all of us in the Labour Party .
I have said many times what an honour it is to be here in Parliament representing North Northumberland, but I genuinely don’t think that it’s possible to overstate just how special it is. “To be part of this fantastic group of Labour MPs, and a Labour Government with such a clear mandate from the country, fills me with hope. The week itself has been a whirlwind of inductions on parliamentary procedures, meeting my new colleagues, and beginning the process of recruiting staff.
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