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Five North East Mayor Candidates Clash on Transport Visions

Diverse visions for the North East's transport future were on display at a recent hustings. With the election approaching, voters will weigh these proposals' potential impact on the region.

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Five North East Mayor Candidates Clash on Transport Visions

Five candidates vying for the position of North East Mayor gathered at a recent hustings event to discuss their plans for transport changes in the region. The event, chaired by Kevin Bell of Womble Bond Dickinson and Rosslyn Colderley, brought together Andrew Gray (Green), Kim McGuinness (Labour), Jamie Driscoll (Independent), Aidan King (Liberal Democrats), and Guy Renner-Thompson (Conservative).

The candidates presented their visions for improving transport and active travel in the North East. Andrew Gray (Green) emphasized reducing traffic and investing in local communities. Meanwhile, Kim McGuinness (Labour) prioritized bringing bus services back into public hands and launching a new 'Angel Network'. Aidan King (Liberal Democrats) committed to building Europe's largest windfarm to fund sustainable transport projects. Jamie Driscoll (Independent) proposed making public transport free for under 18s and investing in active travel. Guy Renner-Thompson (Conservative) focused on building better roads and minimizing the impact of cycle lanes and bus lanes.

Kevin Bell from Womble Bond Dickinson highlighted the importance of investment in transport for levelling up the North East. The hustings covered a range of topics, including transport, active travel, and wider devolution in the region.

The North East mayoral candidates presented diverse plans for improving transport and active travel at the recent hustings. With the election approaching, voters will consider these proposals and their potential impact on the region's future.

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