Melissa Harker becomes the North East's first openly trans councillor after Gateshead election
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Melissa Harker becomes the North East's first openly trans councillor after Gateshead election

30 Jun 2026 · Originally published 29 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Region's first openly trans councillor on the Green Party and 'wild' election
Software developer Melissa Harker has been elected to represent the Bridges ward in Gateshead, becoming the first openly trans councillor in the North East. Her election follows a shift in local politics that saw three Green Party candidates win seats in the ward, providing a new voice for the area on the council.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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