Levelling Up Debate
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John Stevenson
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Levelling Up
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Michael Gove
I think that South Shields does deserve better. That is why we are going to work with the North of Tyne Mayor to ensure that across Tyneside, both north and south, we have the right structures and the right investment in place.
John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)
In Cumbria, if there is support for a mayoral model but some opposition to it, will the Government take statutory powers to ensure that the mayoral model prevails?
Michael Gove
Yes, and I cannot think of a better mayor for Cumbria than my hon. Friend.