Two million, fourteen thousand, nine hundred and sixty-seven to be precise. That’s how many potholes Conservative-run councils have fixed since 2016.

This is about the issues that really matters to people locally. So on May 2nd, residents have the opportunity to keep their council tax low – and protect their services.

New figures show that the number of people in work is at a record high and wages are growing at their fastest rate in over a decade.

Thanks to our investment of £20.5 billion a year in real terms by 2023-24 the plan will transform patient care and make sure every penny of taxpayers’ money is spent wisely.

The huge breaking news about the multi-billion pound clean gas energy plant coming to our area is absolutely amazing, and will give lift off to the local economy.

I am delighted to announce that I have secured a deal with Peel to take Teesside Airport back into public ownership.