Councillors have urged the Government to consider Sunderland as the temporary site of parliament after the Prime Minister revealed they are considering York as a potential location.
Boris Johnson confirmed on Wednesday evening (July 15) that he is considering moving the House of Commons to York in 2025 whilst the Palace of Westminster undergoes renovations.
In a letter, Mr Johnson said the government was considering establishing a Government hub in York and "it would, therefore, make sense to consider this as a potential location".
The Government had previously suggested moving the House of Lords to York, as part of an effort to reconnect politics with voters outside of London.
Liberal Democrats Councillors in Sunderland have now renewed calls for parliament to be moved to Wearside instead saying it would be a "huge economic boost to the city."
Lib Dem opposition leader on Sunderland City Council Niall Hodson said: "Whilst the Palace of Westminster is being refurbished it is quite right that a temporary new home for Parliament outside of London is properly considered.
"Sunderland is a perfect potential home with many sites in and around the city centre that are long overdue for redevelopment and would provide the perfect venue for a temporary House of Commons.
"This would this be a huge economic boost to the city, with Sunderland benefiting much more than York would.
"Sunderland is traditionally the place where the first MP is declared at each election. All Parliaments begin here, so I think it is only right that the House of Commons sits here until their usual building is fully refurbished."
