Simon Thorley 🏴 @SCThorley
Liberal Democrat candidate for Tees Valley Mayor Promoted by Darlington Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN simonthorley.com Darlington Joined March 2013-
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More about my plan to reclaim the lost Teesworks profits for the public 👇 thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24290041.…
Ric Holden apparently doesn't even know the difference between Teesside and Tees Valley.
Teesside Airport row continues between two mayoral candidates who a) are not serious about the actual issues facing the Tees Valley - poverty, transport, education, environment and b) have the same plans for the airport in the first place. Enough of this distraction.
Teesside Airport row continues between two mayoral candidates who a) are not serious about the actual issues facing the Tees Valley - poverty, transport, education, environment and b) have the same plans for the airport in the first place. Enough of this distraction.
This is absolutely bonkers stuff from the Tory candidate in York and North Yorkshire. Whatever happened to the so-called "party of sound public finances"? £350mn debt in Tees Valley and now... whatever this is...
This is absolutely bonkers stuff from the Tory candidate in York and North Yorkshire. Whatever happened to the so-called "party of sound public finances"? £350mn debt in Tees Valley and now... whatever this is...
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤? On Thursday, we have a chance to replace Lord Houchen as Tees Valley Mayor. If I'm elected, I'll use a Community Infrastructure Levy to regain the profits given away to Teesworks. Full details at simonthorley.com
An unambiguous message from this Darlington resident...
This is Conservative Britain. A country where people who have committed no crime live in fear of the midnight knock on the door, or the dawn raid. Judge those in power by how they treat the least powerful. Voting Tory on Thursday supports this. theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/a…
It was a pleasure to visit Hitachi in Aycliffe this afternoon with fellow Lib Dems Vince Cable, Aidan King and Mo Waqas. I urge the government to do everything possible to support the factory and its employees. Urgent and decisive action is needed.
There's no doubt that the NAO should investigate Teesworks. There's also no doubt that the Tory Government won't allow it. But we also need a plan to get the profits back. That's why I'll introduce a *Community Infrastructure Levy* to make sure the developers pay a fair price.
There's no doubt that the NAO should investigate Teesworks. There's also no doubt that the Tory Government won't allow it. But we also need a plan to get the profits back. That's why I'll introduce a *Community Infrastructure Levy* to make sure the developers pay a fair price.
Simon Thorley is a far better alternative to Chris McEwan. #justsaying
Simon Thorley is a far better alternative to Chris McEwan. #justsaying
After finally watching the #bbcTeesmayor hustings I thought @SCThorley was comfortably the outstanding candidate. I only wish his party had put him in a position to challenge the established two. If he gets himself known over the next few years a standout candidate for 2028.
*FIXING TEESWORKS* We WILL recover the profits which Lord Houchen has given away to his private sector partners. Here's how...
@dellzincht McEwan looked like a nodding dog to whatever fact Thorley brought up. Anyone, who didn't know which party each candidate was representing would back Thorley after this. #BBCTeesmayor
Teesworks is one of the biggest national scandals we've seen in decades. Tory Lord Houchen gave away, for NOTHING, 90% of the profits on £560m of public investment. And Labour backed the deals which got us into this mess. For real change, support me on 2nd May. #BBCTeesmayor
Conservative Lord Houchen clearly hates being called out on his numerous untruths. He'll even go so far as to simply lie about my position on Teesside Airport. Labour don't / won't stand up to him - that's why I'm the change that the Tees Valley needs. #BBCTeesmayor
@skatothecore Perhaps most viewers will now ask, "Who is this Simon Thorley"? Any Labour or Conservative campaigner will now be asking - given that debate, "who is Thorley most likely to take votes away from?" #BBCTeesMayor
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We are disappointed that you appear to ignore the fact that we have worked for years now to expose Houchen's dealings. If Houchen wins another term on Thursday we will not be the ones to blame. Think about that please.
@TeesVMonitor I am disappointed that you are allowing your own disappointment to show, with a few days to go. You might inadvertently put the charlatan back in by criticising the only viable alternative. Your influence might sway people. Think about that please.
@SCThorley Absolutely. Why am I subbing young kids marquee vehicles.
@TeesVMonitor Whereas @SCThorley is tackling Houchen head on!
@Tees_Issues Momentum without thought is incredibly dangerous. The Ridgewell report clearly demonstrated that Teesworks is a badly run project. 500 million of public money managed by amateurs.
@SCThorley Love it! Wish I still had my Giant Schnauzers I never needed a shredder with them around.
@IanDBlades @2goodwheels @SCThorley If that's how you see it, we'll have to agree to differ. If Houchen wins, I'll credit his tireless PR campaigns and complicity of the local press. I'll also look forward to seeing him cornered by the NAO once he loses the protection of his Tory Government pals.
@IanDBlades @SCThorley @2goodwheels Labour should have enough to win national sentiment + Teesworks etc Ben got 72.8% last time. He shouldn’t be able to get more than 27.2% this time. If he wins, the problem is much larger than a Lib Dem (who was by far the strongest in the hustings) standing.
@nigel_guisboro @2goodwheels @SCThorley If Tory Party splits into its natural factions we’ll see PR as a policy in the future.
@phoebeEteasdale I agree that @SCThorley was very impressive. I hope and expect he will take votes from Houchen.
Politics. I’m not party political anymore, I did used to be, but not anymore. In the mayoral debate I was honestly most impressed by the Lib-Dem candidate which is where I’m leaning at the moment, but I’m going between all of them.
The election leaflets from @SCThorley are the best by far. Straight to the point, calling out Houchen's lies. The best candidate by far #BinBen
I'd usually let things in other journos' work go. But this is a fundamental part of the story. The reason it's a story to begin with!
@gm_stone That means McEwan's Is close to Thorley's so VOTE LIB DEM to get HOUCHEN OUT
After finally watching the #bbcTeesmayor hustings I thought @SCThorley was comfortably the outstanding candidate. I only wish his party had put him in a position to challenge the established two. If he gets himself known over the next few years a standout candidate for 2028.
@SCThorley Hope Houchen gets a good smashing at the election.
@JohnLon51377004 @SCThorley Can you tell me what Ben has done that has not cost the tax payer?
@JohnLon51377004 @SCThorley You clearly haven’t read the Ridgewell report. You naivety on a massive scale.
@JohnLon51377004 @SCThorley #BINBEN any idiot can spend £550m on teesworks and £120m airport it's all debt we are paying for and the 90/10 split gives private hands more profit for no investment. If industry is attracted to freeport it won't matter who's the figure head. It needs new blood and open books.
@SCThorley Simon-this is amazing! That’s exactly what should be done-how refreshing to have someone speak sense and so clearly!
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