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The TVCA should absolutely invite the NAO in. #NAOnow

Teesworks: the largest brownfield site in Europe? – Part 1 Teesworks, Europe's "largest" brownfield site at 4,500 acres, has dominated headlines for five years with promises of 20,000 jobs. But is it all hype?

Teesworks, Europe's "largest" brownfield site at 4,500 acres, has dominated headlines for five years with promises of 20,000 jobs. But is it all hype?

TEESWORKS scandal continues (Teesside Freeport)

Where is Labour on this?
Promoting more Freeports and SEZs when none of them have proved in the slightest bit beneficial to anyone but investors

Tell me otherwise if you know any genuinely “good” stories which aren’t number juggling

Amazing - thanks Ray!

Why were we told in the Summer that passenger numbers were up?

Spare a thought for Houchen this weekend, busy with his calculator, ready to justify his airport profits. ✈️📈

How much more evidence does the government need before it agrees to launch an NAO investigation into Teesworks? How many more £millions of public funds will Ben Houchen give away? #teesside #bbclaurak

Ben Houchen’s Facebook post which states, “LABOUR MPs PUT PARTY FIRST AND REFUSE TO BACK MY PLAN FOR A NEW STEEL PLANT ON TEESSIDE”.

Statement: “Tees Valley Labour MPs: Building the Future for Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool There is a shared and unwavering desire to back steelmaking on Teesside and to safeguard the jobs and livelihoods that depend on it. Unlike the inaction of the previous Government, which stood by as the light of the blast furnace was extinguished, Labour MPs have consistently fought for the future of steel in our region. From working in the industry to chairing steel APPas and hosting Parliamentary Steel Summits, we've been at the forefront of these efforts. That work continues, with a determined push to secure the long-term prosperity of steelmaking on leesside and the skilled jobs it supports. Steel is in our DNA, and we'll keep fighting for its future - but we won't allow something so important to become a political football. This is no time for the bluff and bluster of political grandstanding, empty promises, or headline-grabbing stunts. People in our region need real leadership and real action. While the Conservative Mayor continues to play political games, the reality is stark: our area has already lost transformative, game-changing projects - projects vital to the long-term prosperity and resilience of Teesside, Hartlepool, and Darlington. Our communities deserve better. Your Labour MPs will continue to work constructively with all stakeholders, as well as the Government, to deliver real results for our constituents. The people of Teesside, Darlington, and Hartlepool deserve action - not empty gestures.” Signed by all Tees Valley Labour MPs.

What Houchen says is happening vs what is actually happening.

Labour think we’ve all moved on. That is absolutely not the case. The Teesworks site and the failure of the STDC to safeguard public funds will affect us for years to come and in one of the poorest areas of the country. It is a dereliction of duty to draw a line under this. We need the #NAOnow

An excerpt from Private Eye “TEES FREEPORT Tag team THE cover-up by Lord Houchen's Tees I Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) of how the company providing security at the UK's largest freeport is run by a man still serving a long prison sentence on licence for leading a major drug-running network - and, the Eye understands, still wearing a tag - has reached evidence-defying levels. Contracts for providing security across the”.

Whilst we absolutely decry the handing over of public funds to private hands (& their offspring) we must not forget that Teesworks brought in a criminal who is still serving time. He is overseeing the security of the site. A customs zone. When his crime was drugs trafficking through A CUSTOMS ZONE.

UK auditors refuse to sign off Tees Valley regeneration project’s accounts [FREE TO READ] Accountants Mazars could not get sufficient assurance of Ben Houchen’s body before deadline

Auditors disclaim opinion on two years’ worth of South Tees Development Corporation accounts, while noting “significant weaknesses” in value for money arrangements

on.ft.com/4fXHkM2

Teesside's profit share is split 90/10 in favour of the private sector.
The UK public are paying billions in subsidies to some of the wealthiest and most corrupt corporations on the planet. Your money is being invested in your regions demise and your family's transformation into serfs.

Teesside should not risk its clean energy future by fighting [FREE TO READ] The net zero transition gives the region’s port a historic chance to grow if territorial tensions ease

A trip down the River Tees, into a world of net zero aspiration riven by high court warfare

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You’re made of tough stuff!

This is just awful Tori. I’m so sorry to hear that you didn’t receive the right care at the right time. So much needs to improve.

The Government has to stop even pretending they can deal with Baron Houchen as a serious politician. A man who sanctions this while we pay his PR team to tell us about a new flight from our debt-ridden airport should be thoroughly investigated and kept at arms length

I’ve missed your banter, Ray!

Houchen election promises

Only half delivered despite the rhetoric

Anyone unblocked want to remind Houchen he promised Tenerife flights so it's only promise 1/2 delivered. Wheres that hospital too? Anyone seen that?

Plus:
-Reintroduce healthcare services to Hartlepool including maternity
-Bring steelmaking back
-Trams in town centres
-Tees tunnel
-Free swimming for kids
-Save the Transporter bridge
And probably more I can’t remember 🙄.

I’m down to the dregs 😅

Oh to have an update on what is happening with the Teesworks NAO. Labour on Teesside giving zero 💩’s on this as far as I can tell.

This one is a favourite @graemebandeira.bsky.social 🏗️

Yeh, cheers Ben 🍺
#Teesside

Don’t see why not 😄

TVCA told me Teesside Airport owes them £150,941. It's actually more than £150 million!
Note the "£000s" at the top of the column. Did they ignore that accidentally, or do it deliberately?
Thanks to Leigh Jones of The Teesside Lead for helping me to make sense of this.

Get on it. I can add up to 150 accounts so if you want to be included let me know!

go.bsky.app/CMK8gnV

Teesside Airport - Waiting for some sun? Watch this space.

Red weather alerts and thousands evacuated from Malaga. Meanwhile Ben Houchen on his Malaga announcement: “Waiting for some sun?” 😳😬

“Matt’s gunna get fatter”

Dear Lord Houchen,

Please come to BlueSky so we can all follow you.

Yours faithfully,

Everyone you blocked on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

Teessider Massive

Certainly looks like it Ben 👀
#boro