Ben Houchen

RT @omid9: One thing the situation in Iran has made crystal clear is that whichever country, regime, group or political ideology, no matter…

I won’t be using this power. There will be no tourist tax in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool for as long as I'm Mayor. Thanks, but no thanks.

Only unexpected to those who haven’t spoken to a business, or business owner, in the last 6 months. To everyone else it was inevitable

Thanks, but no thanks. This is another cash grab that would hammer hard-working people and our local hospitality businesses. I won’t be adding to the burden that local businesses already face a...

I’d agree with you if it wasn’t for the fact that Mayoral Tax powers are only ever a power to INCREASE taxes. Let’s do it properly and give mayors proper control over local taxation, including the ...

This goes up to £413bn for benefits by 2030. Rachel Reeves tried to cut that by just £5bn - and it provoked a major Labour revolt. But the Labour Government are definitely going to impose major ...

The right decision But the billions in tax rises Labour need to make the year before the next election - the only reason Labour were able to balance their tax and borrow budget - are clearly fanta...

This ruling is a victory for dignity, privacy and common sense. No woman should feel unsafe or humiliated at work for speaking up about her lawful right to single-sex spaces. These incredible nurse...

Business and industry speaks. Government should listen 👇

Just hear me out, but surely you can easily eliminate all risk from the new embassy by NOT APPROVING it 🤷🏻‍♂️

RT @omid9: One thing the situation in Iran has made crystal clear is that whichever country, regime, group or political ideology, no matter…

I won’t be using this power. There will be no tourist tax in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool for as long as I'm Mayor. Thanks, but no thanks.

Thanks, but no thanks. This is another cash grab that would hammer hard-working people and our local hospitality businesses. I won’t be adding to the burden that local businesses already face a...

I’d agree with you if it wasn’t for the fact that Mayoral Tax powers are only ever a power to INCREASE taxes. Let’s do it properly and give mayors proper control over local taxation, including the ...

Me: what are govt doing to make sure British Steel has the best chance to win UK govt contracts? British steel jobs for British govt contracts. Govt: we ask businesses we subsidise to look at our ...

The right decision But the billions in tax rises Labour need to make the year before the next election - the only reason Labour were able to balance their tax and borrow budget - are clearly fanta...

This goes up to £413bn for benefits by 2030. Rachel Reeves tried to cut that by just £5bn - and it provoked a major Labour revolt. But the Labour Government are definitely going to impose major ...

Only unexpected to those who haven’t spoken to a business, or business owner, in the last 6 months. To everyone else it was inevitable

Just hear me out, but surely you can easily eliminate all risk from the new embassy by NOT APPROVING it 🤷🏻‍♂️

Business and industry speaks. Government should listen 👇