News This is just one of the reasons why the Tories will never do well in the North East David Cameron has been on BBC Radio Tees – that’s the radio station for the Middlesbrough area, and the… Mark Ferguson 25th July, 2014, 3:02 pm
News Another Howeller: Tory peer now calls north “derelict” Lord Howell, the Tory peer (and Osborne’s father-in-law) who caused controversy last year when he said fracking should… 14th May, 2014, 9:23 am
Comment The economic recovery confirms our divided nation is divided – it’s time for greater regional autonomy This morning there was a slew of good news. Employment is up and unemployment is down. And although… Mark Ferguson 19th February, 2014, 11:48 am
News Lord Howell says he wants to frack “unloved” North WEST not the North EAST Lord Howell has been interviewed by the Telegraph today, in a desperate attempt to undo the damage of… 1st August, 2013, 9:06 am
Comment The North East isn’t “desolate”, it’s beautiful Desolate: Adjective (of a place) Deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness. I… Mark Ferguson 30th July, 2013, 1:55 pm
News North East MPs – including a former Chief Whip – criticise plans for regionalised benefits Several North Eastern Labour MPs – including a former Chief Whip – have threatened to rebel against the… 4th June, 2013, 6:04 pm
Comment A Northern Tory that Labour should be afraid of The Labour Party spends a great deal of time beating itself up over its performance in Southern England.… Mark Ferguson 24th May, 2013, 10:05 am
Comment The North East exists – I’ve seen it with my own eyes… I’m from the North East. That’s how I always explain when I’m asked, from time to time, where… Mark Ferguson 27th September, 2012, 1:50 pm
Comment The North is suffering – how do we release the potential of the Northern economy? Dalton Philips, the boss of supermarket chain Morrisons, has said that the double dip recession has hit the… Katie Schmuecker 18th July, 2012, 1:33 pm
News Cabinet member suggests unemployment of 2.6million is “good news” Energy Secretary Ed Davey is under fire after implying that unemployment of 2.6million is “good news”. To make… 25th May, 2012, 9:33 am