Ben Houchen’s refusal to act: how bus privatisation leaves communities behind
The Clarences finally has a bus to its own town, but with just one off-peak service, residents remain cut off...
Read moreDetailsKatie Weston is a University of Hull British Politics and Legislative Studies graduate, a qualified teacher (PGCE PCET via University of Sunderland) and recently graduated from the University of Sunderland with a Master's Degree in Inequality and Society. She previously worked as a Parliamentary assistant for Andy McDonald MP, as a research assistant in Newcastle, as an Assessment Design Officer for a qualification awarding body and a researcher for Alex Cunningham MP.
Katie is currently a Labour councillor representing Billingham South ward in Stockton-on-Tees, whilst working part-time as a supply teacher.
The Clarences finally has a bus to its own town, but with just one off-peak service, residents remain cut off...
Read moreDetailsThe Port Clarence community needs a more reliable and inclusive public transport system, But we need a mayor willing to...
Read moreDetailsHousing Action Teesside has listened to renters about the problems they face, often with housing associations.
Read moreDetailsThe government has called for ex-teachers to return to the classroom to cover for Covid absences. Why would they?
Read moreDetailsKatie Weston writes about rape culture in our UK secondary schools and the BBC documentary Uncovering Rape Culture.
Read moreDetailsI loved my flat. I loved having my own space as a postgraduate student...but things were not all they seemed...
Read moreDetailsSupply teachers do an invaluable job - keeping classes going and even schools open. We need to value them more.
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