Only this week the MP for Stockton stood up in Parliament and asked for a enquiry into the desision to hand the assets of the Teesworks to the Mayors donors who are now alleged to be receiving income that the taxpayer may have expected. The Mayor responded with abuse rather than invite scrutiny. It is reported that the south side development was handed over in a similar way. A little more transparency would be healthy.
Private Eye produced another detailed report this week with criticisms of the Mayor, raising concerns of what has been occurring.