Jamie Driscoll quits Labour after party blocks his candidacy
The serving North of Tyne mayor will seek to stand as an independent in the election for the new expanded North East authority.
The serving North of Tyne mayor will seek to stand as an independent in the election for the new expanded North East authority.
The former shadow chancellor accused Sir Keir Starmer of allowing a "right-wing faction drunk on power" to destroy the Labour left.
"They're as keen on Brexit as Johnson, Sunak and the other Brexiters in the Tory party ever were", Brendan Donnelly said.
Labour blocked the former Kensington MP Emma Dent Coad from the longlist to fight the seat at the next election.
There were some less than impressed reactions in the chamber.
Pessimism amongst voters has hit a record high amid widespread 'disdain' for politicians in general.
“As the old saying goes, if you don’t laugh, you cry," a Labour source said.
'The Tory party is riven with arrogance and complacency, they're just totally out of touch'
The plans would also lead to Elizabeth Line for the North, Northern Powerhouse Rail and the HS2 to be built in full.
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