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…

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Business and industry speaks. Government should listen 👇

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...