Labour are proving just as bad as the Tories when it comes to neglecting the North East. Numerous schemes have been cancelled, and pretty much every new infrastructure promise has been to London, the South East and pretty much anywhere but our region. Latest example...
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/durham-transport-funding-cut-50-31044494
The only hope of any significant spending around Tyneside is currently dependent on the Saudi state.