The last two days has been a whirlwind of social media and TV & radio interviews. I’ve been blown away by the support you’ve given me. After asking for a £25k starter to the campaign fund, it currently stands at nearly £95k with 4,600 people donating 👉 gofund.me/98547c6b We’re nearly two thirds of the way to the £150k campaign fund I’ll need! Getting there will be a strong message that people want a politician who isn’t ruled by Westminster. One that wants the country to be run in the interests of the people who do the work.

I’ve decided to resign from @UKLabour and serve as an Independent Mayor.

People are tired of being controlled by Westminster and Party HQs. They want someone to stand up for them. Let the people decide. £25k by end of Aug & I’ll stand as North East Mayor👉 https://t.co/kscPeMmlX5gofund.me/98547c6b


The only ‘whip' should be the people. The North East needs an experienced, independent voice. Even if you don’t live here, this affects you. Our politics is a mess. Millions feel no one speaks for them. Politicians should answer to you, not to party bosses in London HQs.

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