The Latest Breaking News from Ben Houchen

Gove refuses to set deadline for investigation into Tees freeport ‘corruption’

Minister comes under renewed pressure from MPs over delayed report into Teesworks project as local elections loom

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

Conservative mayor asks UK Government to take back control of council

THE UK’s first devolved mayor has asked the Government to take over running the local council.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

Home Secretary sorry for derogatory s*** MP jibe but denies slur aimed at Stockton

James Cleverly had been accused of attacking Alex Cunningham’s Stockton North seat, but allies said he was abusing the MP, not the place

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023

Tory mayor demands 'childish' Home Secretary apologise for 'sh**hole' comment

A HIGH-PROFILE Tory mayor and peer has called on the Home Secretary to apologise for his “childish” language after he was accused of calling an…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

Sunak faces open revolt over refusal to back tax cuts

(And he STILL won’t come clean about plan to cancel northern leg of HS2)

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Tory mayor says he would not bet on party winning next election

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen was speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Former Boris Johnson aide joins Lords as youngest ever life peer

Charlotte Owen, 30, has faced criticism over lack of experience after being nominated by former PM

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023

Boris Johnson’s former adviser becomes youngest peer in the House of Lords

Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge, 30, and Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, 36, took their seats in the Lords on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Boris Johnson’s controversial new baroness Charlotte Owen takes seat in Lords

Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen also took his seat in the Upper Chamber

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023

Dame Priti and Sir Jacob: the allies and aides in Johnson’s honours list

Ex-PM also awards Shaun Bailey with a peerage and an OBE to the head of parliament’s hair salon

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023