The North East Mayoral election is neck and neck.
It’s a two-horse race. No one else can win. You can't split the vote.
Your vote could actually make a difference for once!
Vote Jamie Driscoll – a safe pair of hands with a proven track record. Independent from Westminster…

'Thanks to Mick Lynch of the @RMTUnion for his continued support.
On 2nd May, vote for a Mayor with the vision to transform the North East and the experience to make it happen.

It appears that Labour’s promise to open the Leamside Line has gone ‘off the rails’. Ignoring regional politicians of all parties.

There is broad support for reopening this key rail route. What we need is a mayor that is adept at negotiating with government, whatever colour it…

Over 6,000 people donated to my campaign fund. Hundreds of volunteers have delivered leaflets and held street stalls right across the North East.

They are united in wanting an Independent North East Mayor who will put the people of our region first. Join them in voting for…

As North East Mayor, I want to make real practical differences to people’s lives. A better transport system, local projects that improve their communities, making sure I put money in their pockets rather than taking it in council tax. These are the things that will really make a…

The Durham University hustings results are in.
@DurhamUnion

The best thing about hustings is people get to see their politicians for real. Not through glossy ads. That’s why I’ve attended every hustings.

I’ve held dozens of public meetings across the region, and I’ve done dozens of events as Mayor for the past five years. Anyone can…

I’m at the Monument today in Newcastle until 13.30 chatting with people about how we make the North East a better place.

A vote for me as North East Mayor means you’ll get a Mayor who listens.

If Carlsberg did leafleting sessions, they'd be like this! We are organising the Ultimate Leafleting Event this Saturday. Come along and meet Mick Lynch of RMT & Jamie Driscoll.

Then get some steps in and be part of biggest election the North East has ever seen. Meeting…

I’m pleased Lou Haigh is confirming Labour will keep the policy of rail franchises returning to public ownership as they expire. This is good, economic common sense. LNER, Northern and TransPennine are already publicly owned. Others get taxpayer money to pay dividends.

Rail…

Cheers @JamieOliver. You’ve done great work on this. I look forward to working with you to help kids in the North East thrive.

#FreeSchoolMeals

I was on This is the North with Alison Dunn this week. We discussed my background and why I went into politics. You can listen on all major podcast platforms. Here's the links to:
Apple apple.co/44gNAto
Spotify spoti.fi/4aMx8mZ
lnns.co/95D-OLBZ8io via…

.Green New Deal Rising do great work engaging young people, highlighting important issues and holding politicians to account. Because as we all know, some politicians are no angels!

Grateful for their ongoing support.

The Hitachi Plant has orders on its books up to 2033. But jobs could be at risk because of Government delays in approving contracts.
In partnership with Hitachi Rail (ENG) and Unite the union: join a union, I’ll continue to push government to expedite the contracts and save jobs and manufacturing…

Thanks, Katie. And good luck.

Thanks to Liam Fender for his support. A vote for me as North East means an Independent Mayor who will put the North East first.
#LiamFender

Rural towns often feel neglected and forgotten, with the investment going to big cities.
I'll be in Rothbury on Saturday talking about how as North East Mayor I can change that. My Total Transport Network will increase bus services in rural areas. You’ll be able to use one…