Boris Johnson visits Teesside
On a visit to Teesside today, Boris Johnson has praised what called the potential of the North East economy. He also backed calls for full dualling of the A1, and had his first taste of a regional delicacy, the parmo.
Boris Johnson arrives on Teesside
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, is currently visiting Conyers School in Yarm.
The Conservative Mayor of London is hosting a mock question time with children at the school.
Later, he will be meeting local business-people to take questions about the economy.
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