North East 'crying out' for investment, says Chancellor in £1bn funding announcement

Chancellor: we're taking first steps to fix North East’s crumbling infrastructure

Rachel Reeves has promised that completing the restoration of the Tyne Bridge will be just the first step in fixing up the North East’s crumbling infrastructure.

North East 'crying out' for investment, says Chancellor in £1bn funding announcement

The Chancellor has acknowledged  that projects in the region have been "crying out for investment" when asked about the Leamside Line.

North East infrastructure investment plans discussion – with the fully refurbishment-funded Tyne Bridge in background

Lovely to catch up with Rachel Reeves MP and Chancellor in Gateshead with the now fully refurbishment-funded Tyne Bridge in the background and talk North East infrastructure investment plans. I did mention another bridge much in need of love – our wonderful Swing Bridge!