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Government decides on Keir Starmer’s possible appointment to job in Scarborough

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Thousands of young people in area ‘struggling to afford food’

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Anger over plans to override democratic decisions on housing developments

Alison Hume MP at the scene of the Langdale Moor fire

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Readers from across the Yorkshire coast, including Whitby, Bridlington and Scarborough, said what they think the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham should tackle next. Photo credits: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images, Richard Ponter, Marisa Cashill.

What the Yorkshire coast thinks the new Prime Minister should tackle first
MP Andy Burnham formally became Prime Minister this week (July 20) - we asked you to tell us what you think he should tackle first in his new role.
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North Yorkshire Council decides against legal action over road maintenance

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Alison Hume: "For me, that's what public service is all about - listening, standing up for your community and delivering results". Photo credit: James Hardisty.

Public service means standing up for the community

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Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume reacts to Prime Minister's resignation

Alison Hume MP for Scarborough & Whitby.

'No comment': MP refuses to be drawn into Labour Party leadership row

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Calls to protect transparency amid possible restriction of FOI law

Alison Hume (inset) has voiced concerns over the planned doctors strike. Main image: Scarborough Hospital Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (photo: Anttoni Numminen)

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Charlie Dewhirst, Bridlington and The Wolds MP, has a chance to ask the Prime Minister a question this week, and our readers gave many ideas including improvements to Bridlington hospital and lack of NHS dentists.

Bridlington MP to attend Prime Minister's Questions- here's what you would ask

Charlie Dewhirst MP has the opportunity to ask the Prime Minister a question on behalf of his constituency this week.

Bridlington and The Wolds MP asks residents what to ask Prime Minister

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Prime Minister warned not to overlooked rural households

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Renew relationship with farming at the Budget to support investment in food resi...

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Tributes to ex-Harrogate ‘fearless’ reporter who exposed sex abuse

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Top marks for Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Young Company

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Watch: What the Prime Minister said about All Saints School tragedy

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Prime Minister’s office praises Scarborough-based care provider group

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London.

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Whitby InterActive charity praised by Prime Minister to close for good

Drink driver Matthew Wootten crashes into the gates of the Prime Minister’s country house.

Watch: Drink driver smashes into gates of PM’s country house

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Sir Keir Starmer says journalism is the 'lifeblood of our democracy'

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'I'm keeping everything crossed we can save this community lifeline' says MP

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A social care leader has written an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to end the scandal of 1.6mill older, vulnerable and disabled people being forced to live without the care they need.
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Jordan Parlour called for attack on asylum seeker hotel.

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