Prosperity You Can Be Part Of
Jamie Driscoll Labour's First North of Tyne Mayor
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Jamie is now heading up and developing the North of Tyne Combined Authority, the regional body that allocates spending and will deliver on manifesto promises.
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Jamie Interviews The Labour Leadership Candidates
Last February, Jamie took time out of his schedule to ask the three Labour Leadership all manner of questions, ranging from trust in politics, the democratic revolution, how best to deal with press vilification and…Top Cat. Take a look. Rebecca Long-Bailey Lisa Nandy Keir Starmer
It is time to put wellbeing ahead of growth
What do the prime ministers of New Zealand, Iceland, and Finland have in common? In a word, wellbeing. I gave a speech last week on inclusive economic growth. Over the centuries, kings and ministers have steered their policies towards different goals. Pharaoh Ozymandias put his realm to work building monuments to impress his rivals. Ancient […]
Twenty-Twenty Vision
Twenty twenty has a ring to it. Last year was politically turbulent. In the North of Tyne, though, we just got on with delivering prosperity for our people. I’ve been Mayor for eight months. Much of 2019 involved setting up a brand new combined authority. Recruiting staff, building relationships, and getting our first programmes underway. […]
The High Street of Christmas Yet to Come
What do you call an old snowman? Water! Ah, Christmas cracker jokes. I love Christmas. I’m not a religious man but Christmas embodies so many traditions core to my beliefs. Family and friends. Helping each other out. Communities coming together to sing carols. Taking time to cook a good meal, and the time to eat […]
Stop The Poverty
“It’s Christmas time, and there’s no need to be afraid.” So says the song. This Christmas, like every year, millions in our country will be working. Emergency services, NHS staff, catering and hospitality workers. Taxi drivers, people staffing petrol stations. And for many people who work, and many who can’t get reliable work, the money […]
