Rival launches bid to oust Nick Forbes as Labour leader of Newcastle City Council
Nick Kemp, who quit the council s cabinet last year, has confirmed that he will challenge the long-serving leader at the Newcastle Labour group s annual meeting next Monday
02:52, 7 MAY 2021
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Labour retain control of Newcastle City Council despite senior figure losing seat
The Labour Party lost two seats on a tough night for the party across the region however a leadership challenge overshadowed the relative success
04:27, 7 MAY 2021
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Labour lost two seats in Newcastle on a damaging night for the party across the North East – but the major story of the city s election day was an impending leadership fight.