ELECTION: Beginning of new phase
I’d like to thank more than 23,000 people who voted for me in the recent election of a Mayor of the North of Tyne area.
Devolution is important to give a voice to this wonderful and vibrant part of the UK, and the Mayor should lead that effort, using the (limited) powers available.
The campaign was conducted in a good spirit by all candidates.
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Hide AdI wish Jamie Driscoll well in his new role – one that will require collaboration with the three authorities and other parties.
I hope this will be the beginning of a new phase for this part of the North East, especially as it is most threatened by Brexit.
John Appleby,
Whitley Bay