EXCLUSIVE
The chief Treasury civil servant wrote to Labour two days ago saying that the £38 billion/£2,000 tax attack “should not be presented as having been produced by the civil service”
He said he had reminded ministers of this
Today, I set out my plan for the Tees Valley. My plan to deliver for people from every corner of our region.
I'll breathe life back into our town centres by introducing free parking across our region.
Our region desperately needs connecting, and investing in our roads, rail and bus networks will always be welcome and something I'll prioritise and fight for as Mayor
As Mayor from day one, I will drive an ambitious strategy that will deliver all across the Tees Valley- not rely on gimmicks
Proud to have the backing of longtime Labour stalwart, and friend, @JennyChapman
She was my unofficial ward organiser for my election as Cllr in 1999 - the first of many wins
Like me, she knows what is needed to win a must win selection for a must win election
We are delighted to welcome Baroness @JennyChapman of Darlington as the new Chancellor of Teesside University.
Throughout her career, Baroness Chapman has been a committed champion for the #TeesValley, with a long history of support for social mobility and the positive impact of quality higher education.
💬 Professor Paul Croney, OBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Teesside University, said: “As someone who commands enormous respect across the political divide, Baroness Chapman will be an incredible asset for Teesside University and the Tees Valley, and I look forward to working closely with her on our joint mission.”
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I know we always say it was great on the #LabourDoorstep - today it was freezing, windy and raining on and off all day - but it was so good to talk to people who voted Tory last time and say never again.
The government is refusing to bring in a proper windfall tax on energy giants to stop the energy price cap going up in April.
Labour would ease the burden now – and bring in long term measures like a clean power sprint and warmer homes to lower bills and get the economy growing.
☀️Sunny day in #BankTopandLascelles!
Thank you to all the volunteers who came out campaigning and to all the residents pledging their support! 🌹
Lots of issues:
🚗 Speeding
🚌 Number 2 bus
🗑️ Litter near the local shops
🏠 Fly tipping in alleyways.