Newly elected Labour MPs have given their maiden speeches as the House of Commons returned after the General Election.

Following the new Government's agenda being set out in the King's Speech, MPs have been speaking in Parliament about the different areas of legislation that were mentioned by King Charles.

Traditionally, an MP's 'maiden speech' gives them a chance to talk about their constituency and pay tribute to their predecessor, even if from another party.

Find out what new MPs in the North East said in their speech here:

Chris McDonald MP for Stockton North said: "From Wynyard to Port Clarence, we have the skills and expertise to deliver this Government’s industrial strategy and attract the private sector investment that our new national wealth fund demands."

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Luke Myer MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland noted: "Teesside is more than just a place, it is the people.

"These are the small and disparate atoms that Teesside took on and blended into our culture, strengthening it into something solid and secure, bonded together with values of fairness, respect and a collective responsibility to look out for the community."

Taking a close look at his constituency's problems, Luke Akehurst MP for North Durham criticised the state of public transport.

He said: "Public transport in the constituency is not fit for purpose.

"We need more frequent and reliable buses and more trains stopping at Chester-le-Street."

Community solidarity and pride felt in Bishop Auckland were the prime focus in Sam Rushworth’s speech.

He said: "What makes Bishop Auckland so special to me are the people I live among.

"People who have stood together in hard times, people who take pride in their neighbourhoods and people who serve without thought for themselves."

Jonathan Brash, MP for Hartlepool, spoke about industrial matters.

He said: "If our history is one of industry, innovation and growth, I must tell the House in all candour that it must also be our future.

"This must change, and I believe it will change under this Labour Government."

Lola McEvoy MP for Darlington said: "Over the course of the campaign that led up to my election, the biggest thread from the people of Darlington, from people of every income, background and political persuasion, was that the cost of living is too high and public services are at breaking point.

"I firmly believe that this Government must urgently tackle the mental health crisis blighting our town and region."

Joe Morris MP for Hexham brought the environmental issues in the area to the fore.

He said: "Wherever I went, constituents demanded that we clean up our rivers, and I am pleased to see that the Government have already got to work on delivering on that promise.

"I look forward to supporting that work as much as I can."