I really enjoyed our Mayor Meets session in Prudhoe - talking all things public transport
The frustrations in the room made clear that our buses must come back under public control. 🚌
I’m well underway with this. It’s critical that our buses start working for people again, rather than profit!
The frustrations in the room made clear that our buses must come back under public control. 🚌
I’m well underway with this. It’s critical that our buses start working for people again, rather than profit!
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I really enjoyed our Mayor Meets session in Prudhoe - talking all things public transport
The frustrations in the room made clear that our buses must come back under public control. 🚌
I’m well underway with this. It’s critical that our buses start working for people again, rather than profit!
The frustrations in the room made clear that our buses must come back under public control. 🚌
I’m well underway with this. It’s critical that our buses start working for people again, rather than profit!
I know Lumiere in Durham this week will show just why it should never have been cut.
I was disappointed to not be told before the decision - especially as we financially backed the event.
I've committed looking at options to save this festival that's been a phenomenal success story for our region.
I was disappointed to not be told before the decision - especially as we financially backed the event.
I've committed looking at options to save this festival that's been a phenomenal success story for our region.
November 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I know Lumiere in Durham this week will show just why it should never have been cut.
I was disappointed to not be told before the decision - especially as we financially backed the event.
I've committed looking at options to save this festival that's been a phenomenal success story for our region.
I was disappointed to not be told before the decision - especially as we financially backed the event.
I've committed looking at options to save this festival that's been a phenomenal success story for our region.
On Remembrance Sunday, we remember those that fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
We give thanks to those that serve and have served in our Armed Forced.
It was an honour to spend this morning attending the Remembrance service in Sunderland.
#WeRememberThem. #LestWeForget
We give thanks to those that serve and have served in our Armed Forced.
It was an honour to spend this morning attending the Remembrance service in Sunderland.
#WeRememberThem. #LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On Remembrance Sunday, we remember those that fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
We give thanks to those that serve and have served in our Armed Forced.
It was an honour to spend this morning attending the Remembrance service in Sunderland.
#WeRememberThem. #LestWeForget
We give thanks to those that serve and have served in our Armed Forced.
It was an honour to spend this morning attending the Remembrance service in Sunderland.
#WeRememberThem. #LestWeForget
Too many people are on council waiting lists waiting for a house.
I’ll make sure the £1.1bn we’ve got from Govt for the NE will build the homes we need.
We're on it now, with 705 homes already in Gateshead, Easington, Ashington and other areas too.
But we will do more. This is just the start.
I’ll make sure the £1.1bn we’ve got from Govt for the NE will build the homes we need.
We're on it now, with 705 homes already in Gateshead, Easington, Ashington and other areas too.
But we will do more. This is just the start.
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Too many people are on council waiting lists waiting for a house.
I’ll make sure the £1.1bn we’ve got from Govt for the NE will build the homes we need.
We're on it now, with 705 homes already in Gateshead, Easington, Ashington and other areas too.
But we will do more. This is just the start.
I’ll make sure the £1.1bn we’ve got from Govt for the NE will build the homes we need.
We're on it now, with 705 homes already in Gateshead, Easington, Ashington and other areas too.
But we will do more. This is just the start.
Junk food harms kids.
@jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social and I are taking a stand and backing his #AdEnough campaign by banning junk food adverts on Tyne and Wear Metro 🚇
We want to help young people make healthy choices- they don’t need to see a load of ads for unhealthy food. Enough is enough.
@jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social and I are taking a stand and backing his #AdEnough campaign by banning junk food adverts on Tyne and Wear Metro 🚇
We want to help young people make healthy choices- they don’t need to see a load of ads for unhealthy food. Enough is enough.
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Junk food harms kids.
@jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social and I are taking a stand and backing his #AdEnough campaign by banning junk food adverts on Tyne and Wear Metro 🚇
We want to help young people make healthy choices- they don’t need to see a load of ads for unhealthy food. Enough is enough.
@jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social and I are taking a stand and backing his #AdEnough campaign by banning junk food adverts on Tyne and Wear Metro 🚇
We want to help young people make healthy choices- they don’t need to see a load of ads for unhealthy food. Enough is enough.
Green jobs are vital for the North East!
I loved visiting Low Carbon Materials, they’re real innovators creating building materials that absorb carbon.
I’m proud they’ve won the BE100 SCALE competition at the @blueearthsummit.bsky.social! They’re putting the region on the map! Congratulations.
I loved visiting Low Carbon Materials, they’re real innovators creating building materials that absorb carbon.
I’m proud they’ve won the BE100 SCALE competition at the @blueearthsummit.bsky.social! They’re putting the region on the map! Congratulations.
October 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Green jobs are vital for the North East!
I loved visiting Low Carbon Materials, they’re real innovators creating building materials that absorb carbon.
I’m proud they’ve won the BE100 SCALE competition at the @blueearthsummit.bsky.social! They’re putting the region on the map! Congratulations.
I loved visiting Low Carbon Materials, they’re real innovators creating building materials that absorb carbon.
I’m proud they’ve won the BE100 SCALE competition at the @blueearthsummit.bsky.social! They’re putting the region on the map! Congratulations.
It’s half term and it’s time for more family adventures!
🚌 Remember- Kids Go Free when travelling with an adult on the bus, Shields Ferry and Metro during half term!
🌳 That’ll make exploring our beautiful region during the holidahs even more affordable.
🚌 Remember- Kids Go Free when travelling with an adult on the bus, Shields Ferry and Metro during half term!
🌳 That’ll make exploring our beautiful region during the holidahs even more affordable.
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It’s half term and it’s time for more family adventures!
🚌 Remember- Kids Go Free when travelling with an adult on the bus, Shields Ferry and Metro during half term!
🌳 That’ll make exploring our beautiful region during the holidahs even more affordable.
🚌 Remember- Kids Go Free when travelling with an adult on the bus, Shields Ferry and Metro during half term!
🌳 That’ll make exploring our beautiful region during the holidahs even more affordable.
We’re backing the award-winning Ad Gefrin in Wooler with our Events and Festivals fund. They have an exciting Yule celebration planned.
This is all about bringing a community together, welcoming visitors and celebrating the food, heritage and culture of our North East.
This is all about bringing a community together, welcoming visitors and celebrating the food, heritage and culture of our North East.
October 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re backing the award-winning Ad Gefrin in Wooler with our Events and Festivals fund. They have an exciting Yule celebration planned.
This is all about bringing a community together, welcoming visitors and celebrating the food, heritage and culture of our North East.
This is all about bringing a community together, welcoming visitors and celebrating the food, heritage and culture of our North East.
Sophie is smashing the stereotype of what a construction worker looks like! 👷♀️
It was brilliant chatting to her about her career at @bellwayhomes and how she’s helping shape the future of house building.🏠
She’s a role model for other women striving for success in this growing industry.💪🏽
It was brilliant chatting to her about her career at @bellwayhomes and how she’s helping shape the future of house building.🏠
She’s a role model for other women striving for success in this growing industry.💪🏽
October 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Sophie is smashing the stereotype of what a construction worker looks like! 👷♀️
It was brilliant chatting to her about her career at @bellwayhomes and how she’s helping shape the future of house building.🏠
She’s a role model for other women striving for success in this growing industry.💪🏽
It was brilliant chatting to her about her career at @bellwayhomes and how she’s helping shape the future of house building.🏠
She’s a role model for other women striving for success in this growing industry.💪🏽
Our New Deal for North East Workers will make our region the best place to work.
That means skills courses so young people can get a 1st job, help to climb the career ladder and support if you want to get back into work.
So people across our region can get a good day’s pay for a hard day’s work.
That means skills courses so young people can get a 1st job, help to climb the career ladder and support if you want to get back into work.
So people across our region can get a good day’s pay for a hard day’s work.
October 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Our New Deal for North East Workers will make our region the best place to work.
That means skills courses so young people can get a 1st job, help to climb the career ladder and support if you want to get back into work.
So people across our region can get a good day’s pay for a hard day’s work.
That means skills courses so young people can get a 1st job, help to climb the career ladder and support if you want to get back into work.
So people across our region can get a good day’s pay for a hard day’s work.
Moor Farm roundabout on the A19 needs an upgrade!
Fixing it will:
🏘️ Unlock thousands of new homes
🚑 Make it quicker and easier to access the hospital at Cramlington
🚘 Ease traffic for thousands each day
@emmafoodymp.bsky.social and I are pushing this hard and will continue to until it’s sorted!
Fixing it will:
🏘️ Unlock thousands of new homes
🚑 Make it quicker and easier to access the hospital at Cramlington
🚘 Ease traffic for thousands each day
@emmafoodymp.bsky.social and I are pushing this hard and will continue to until it’s sorted!
October 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Moor Farm roundabout on the A19 needs an upgrade!
Fixing it will:
🏘️ Unlock thousands of new homes
🚑 Make it quicker and easier to access the hospital at Cramlington
🚘 Ease traffic for thousands each day
@emmafoodymp.bsky.social and I are pushing this hard and will continue to until it’s sorted!
Fixing it will:
🏘️ Unlock thousands of new homes
🚑 Make it quicker and easier to access the hospital at Cramlington
🚘 Ease traffic for thousands each day
@emmafoodymp.bsky.social and I are pushing this hard and will continue to until it’s sorted!
The Northumberland Line stations need to open asap!
It can take 12 weeks after a station is complete for trains to stop - we can’t wait that long.
I’ve written to Network Rail with Ian Lavery & @emmafoodymp.bsky.social to urge them to move faster so passengers can take advantage of the new line.
It can take 12 weeks after a station is complete for trains to stop - we can’t wait that long.
I’ve written to Network Rail with Ian Lavery & @emmafoodymp.bsky.social to urge them to move faster so passengers can take advantage of the new line.
October 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Northumberland Line stations need to open asap!
It can take 12 weeks after a station is complete for trains to stop - we can’t wait that long.
I’ve written to Network Rail with Ian Lavery & @emmafoodymp.bsky.social to urge them to move faster so passengers can take advantage of the new line.
It can take 12 weeks after a station is complete for trains to stop - we can’t wait that long.
I’ve written to Network Rail with Ian Lavery & @emmafoodymp.bsky.social to urge them to move faster so passengers can take advantage of the new line.
I’ll be live, taking your questions and ideas on BBC Radio Newcastle this morning 9-10. I’d love to hear from you. You can get in touch by texting 81333 and starting your message BBC or calling 08002346565!
October 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I’ll be live, taking your questions and ideas on BBC Radio Newcastle this morning 9-10. I’d love to hear from you. You can get in touch by texting 81333 and starting your message BBC or calling 08002346565!
I met some fab women in Wallsend recently who are smashing misconceptions about what a construction worker looks like 👷♀️
Bellway are bringing more women into house building and it's paying off.
As we build more homes than ever, talented women are shaping how and thriving in a male dominated sector!
Bellway are bringing more women into house building and it's paying off.
As we build more homes than ever, talented women are shaping how and thriving in a male dominated sector!
October 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I met some fab women in Wallsend recently who are smashing misconceptions about what a construction worker looks like 👷♀️
Bellway are bringing more women into house building and it's paying off.
As we build more homes than ever, talented women are shaping how and thriving in a male dominated sector!
Bellway are bringing more women into house building and it's paying off.
As we build more homes than ever, talented women are shaping how and thriving in a male dominated sector!
To our Jewish friends and neighbours across the North East. Now is the time for the people of our region to do what we do best - unite and stand together in solidarity, against hate and division.
October 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
To our Jewish friends and neighbours across the North East. Now is the time for the people of our region to do what we do best - unite and stand together in solidarity, against hate and division.
This is patriotism. 🇬🇧
This is pride.
This is unity.
This is a city and a region saying loud and clear- no to racism and no to a far right agenda seeking to divide us.
So much love for our place and our people today. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed who we are.❤️
This is pride.
This is unity.
This is a city and a region saying loud and clear- no to racism and no to a far right agenda seeking to divide us.
So much love for our place and our people today. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed who we are.❤️
September 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is patriotism. 🇬🇧
This is pride.
This is unity.
This is a city and a region saying loud and clear- no to racism and no to a far right agenda seeking to divide us.
So much love for our place and our people today. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed who we are.❤️
This is pride.
This is unity.
This is a city and a region saying loud and clear- no to racism and no to a far right agenda seeking to divide us.
So much love for our place and our people today. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed who we are.❤️
Young people growing up in the North East deserve their part in a future driven by AI.
It was brilliant to speak to apprentices with Tech Secretary Liz Kendall at Sage.
They’re a key part of our new AI Growth Zone in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
The North East is truly leading the way!
It was brilliant to speak to apprentices with Tech Secretary Liz Kendall at Sage.
They’re a key part of our new AI Growth Zone in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
The North East is truly leading the way!
September 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Young people growing up in the North East deserve their part in a future driven by AI.
It was brilliant to speak to apprentices with Tech Secretary Liz Kendall at Sage.
They’re a key part of our new AI Growth Zone in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
The North East is truly leading the way!
It was brilliant to speak to apprentices with Tech Secretary Liz Kendall at Sage.
They’re a key part of our new AI Growth Zone in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
The North East is truly leading the way!
We couldn’t stand by and watch one of Durham’s iconic bridges risk closure.
We’ll be investing £7.5m to get Baths Bridge back up to scratch for generations to come!
We’ll be investing £7.5m to get Baths Bridge back up to scratch for generations to come!
September 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We couldn’t stand by and watch one of Durham’s iconic bridges risk closure.
We’ll be investing £7.5m to get Baths Bridge back up to scratch for generations to come!
We’ll be investing £7.5m to get Baths Bridge back up to scratch for generations to come!
Yes. @redhillsdurham.bsky.social is back and it’s incredible.
It was fantastic today to see new life in the beating heart of Durham city. We’re supporting the team there in celebrating our mining heritage while forging a new future bringing communities together.
It was fantastic today to see new life in the beating heart of Durham city. We’re supporting the team there in celebrating our mining heritage while forging a new future bringing communities together.
September 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Yes. @redhillsdurham.bsky.social is back and it’s incredible.
It was fantastic today to see new life in the beating heart of Durham city. We’re supporting the team there in celebrating our mining heritage while forging a new future bringing communities together.
It was fantastic today to see new life in the beating heart of Durham city. We’re supporting the team there in celebrating our mining heritage while forging a new future bringing communities together.
It’s #GreatNorthRun week! Eeek. Yesterday I squeezed in a sunny 7km to wind down training before the big day. I’m running for 2 incredible charities- Love,Amelia and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. If you can donate I really appreciate it. Here’s the link: peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/ki…
September 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
It’s #GreatNorthRun week! Eeek. Yesterday I squeezed in a sunny 7km to wind down training before the big day. I’m running for 2 incredible charities- Love,Amelia and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. If you can donate I really appreciate it. Here’s the link: peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/ki…
Forth Yards is am amazing location on the banks of the Tyne yet it's stood mostly unused for 20 years.
We simply couldn’t miss this opportunity when new homes are so needed!
I’m delighted that we’ve secured £121.8m for up to 2,500 homes on the edge of Newcastle city centre 🏘️
We simply couldn’t miss this opportunity when new homes are so needed!
I’m delighted that we’ve secured £121.8m for up to 2,500 homes on the edge of Newcastle city centre 🏘️
August 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Forth Yards is am amazing location on the banks of the Tyne yet it's stood mostly unused for 20 years.
We simply couldn’t miss this opportunity when new homes are so needed!
I’m delighted that we’ve secured £121.8m for up to 2,500 homes on the edge of Newcastle city centre 🏘️
We simply couldn’t miss this opportunity when new homes are so needed!
I’m delighted that we’ve secured £121.8m for up to 2,500 homes on the edge of Newcastle city centre 🏘️
Stagecoach could simply dip into the massive profits and settle this!
Unite just want drivers paid the same as elsewhere in the country.
Drivers don’t want to strike and cause disruption but they shouldn't be short-changed either.
I told Stagecoach bosses last week we need this sorted asap.
Unite just want drivers paid the same as elsewhere in the country.
Drivers don’t want to strike and cause disruption but they shouldn't be short-changed either.
I told Stagecoach bosses last week we need this sorted asap.
August 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Stagecoach could simply dip into the massive profits and settle this!
Unite just want drivers paid the same as elsewhere in the country.
Drivers don’t want to strike and cause disruption but they shouldn't be short-changed either.
I told Stagecoach bosses last week we need this sorted asap.
Unite just want drivers paid the same as elsewhere in the country.
Drivers don’t want to strike and cause disruption but they shouldn't be short-changed either.
I told Stagecoach bosses last week we need this sorted asap.
TOP SECRET!
I’m sworn to secrecy but it was great to get a sneak peak at new games being made at @ubisoft.com in Gosforth🎮
It’s amazing that leading games like Assassin’s Creed and Avatar were made here.
This is a thriving, growing industry in the NE and key to our plans create real opportunity.
I’m sworn to secrecy but it was great to get a sneak peak at new games being made at @ubisoft.com in Gosforth🎮
It’s amazing that leading games like Assassin’s Creed and Avatar were made here.
This is a thriving, growing industry in the NE and key to our plans create real opportunity.
August 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
TOP SECRET!
I’m sworn to secrecy but it was great to get a sneak peak at new games being made at @ubisoft.com in Gosforth🎮
It’s amazing that leading games like Assassin’s Creed and Avatar were made here.
This is a thriving, growing industry in the NE and key to our plans create real opportunity.
I’m sworn to secrecy but it was great to get a sneak peak at new games being made at @ubisoft.com in Gosforth🎮
It’s amazing that leading games like Assassin’s Creed and Avatar were made here.
This is a thriving, growing industry in the NE and key to our plans create real opportunity.
The North is home to some of the best universities in Britain . We’re known for innovation!
Yet, once again that legacy is ignored.
More Whitehall-centric decisions saying talent only exists in the South?
It’s not good enough. It needs to change and change for good.
Yet, once again that legacy is ignored.
More Whitehall-centric decisions saying talent only exists in the South?
It’s not good enough. It needs to change and change for good.
August 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The North is home to some of the best universities in Britain . We’re known for innovation!
Yet, once again that legacy is ignored.
More Whitehall-centric decisions saying talent only exists in the South?
It’s not good enough. It needs to change and change for good.
Yet, once again that legacy is ignored.
More Whitehall-centric decisions saying talent only exists in the South?
It’s not good enough. It needs to change and change for good.
A reminder for families that Kids Go Free on the bus, Shields Ferry and Metro over the summer holidays!
Our region is rich with adventures so I hope this helps parents get out and explore ⛱️🎨🏰
It's all part of my plans to make public transport more affordable 🚌
Our region is rich with adventures so I hope this helps parents get out and explore ⛱️🎨🏰
It's all part of my plans to make public transport more affordable 🚌
August 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A reminder for families that Kids Go Free on the bus, Shields Ferry and Metro over the summer holidays!
Our region is rich with adventures so I hope this helps parents get out and explore ⛱️🎨🏰
It's all part of my plans to make public transport more affordable 🚌
Our region is rich with adventures so I hope this helps parents get out and explore ⛱️🎨🏰
It's all part of my plans to make public transport more affordable 🚌