Boris was in town today. I actually got wind of the fact there would be \u201cA Big Announcement in Blyth\u201d last night, and so for a moment, I hoped it would be the one we\u2019re waiting for re The Northumberland Line. Sadly, not today it seems. (And yes, I know Cambois, the site of the announced intended huge Britoishvolt factory is actually in Wansbeck – but despite our frustration on the lack of firm commitment to the railway, let\u2019s not overlook today\u2019s Britishvolt announcement is nevertheless excellent news for the whole region). But congratulations to ITV Tyne Tees journalist Richard Moss who, (and this is speaking from memory of this evening\u2019s local news clip) managed to pin the Prime Minister down: \u201cYou could announce the railway re-opening today, couldn\u2019t you?\u201d. To which the PM replied: \u201cYou\u2019ll have to contain your enthusiasm for another few days\u201d. So, it really does sound imminent. Maybe Boris will pop back up in a day or so to sweeten the tablet of a possible no deal gloom. Meanwhile, it is the season of Advent – waiting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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