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Ex-mayor Jamie Driscoll to launch new political organisation to create ‘progressive alliance’

Ex-mayor Jamie Driscoll is launching a new movement aimed at creating a “progressive alliance” of political candidates. The former North of Tyne mayor, who quit...
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North East mayor pushes for free school meals to tackle child poverty

Every child in the North East could receive free school meals throughout primary school under plans to combat poverty levels. North East mayor Kim McGuinness...
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North East mayor urges Labour to move on from ‘Westminster bubble’ rows

The North East mayor has urged Labour to deliver a message of hope in order to move away from the “Westminster bubble” rows that...
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North East sets out to reduce ‘immoral’ child poverty rates

The North East has set out an ambition to lead the nation in bringing down “immoral” child poverty rates blighting the lives of thousands...
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North East mayor ‘unapologetically ambitious’ amid questions over £8.7bn transport wishlist

An £8.7 billion wishlist to give the North East a “world class” transport system has won the approval of the region’s leaders, despite questions...
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North East plans £70m cash injection to cover major gap in investment for growing businesses

North East leaders have backed plans to inject £70 million into innovative businesses across the region. Mayor Kim McGuinness and council leaders across Northumberland, Tyne...
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Medical negligence claims land troubled mental health trust with £2.5m damages bill

A mental health trust fined over previous patient deaths and subject to investigation over inadequate care has paid out more than £2.5m in damages...
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£8.7bn transport wishlist to give North East a ‘world class’ transport system unveiled

An enormous blueprint has been unveiled which showcases a multi-billion pound vision to give the North East a “world class” transport network. New Metro stations...
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North East mayor backs idea of new Tyne ferry service as ‘absolutely outstanding’

A new ferry connecting communities along the Tyne has been hailed as a “great vision” by the North East mayor – but don’t expect...
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Figures reveal huge £121.5 million funding shortfall in North East council budgets

North East councils are facing an estimated funding gap of more than £121.5 million in the next financial year according to research from a...
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