In their own words - what Tees Mayor candidates will do if they're elected - Gazette Live
As Conservative candidate for Tees Valley Mayor, one of my main priorities is to buy back Teesside Airport if elected.
I will use part of the new public money at my disposal to conduct a deal with the airport owner, Peel Investments (DTVA) Ltd, which will give back the airport services to the people of Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.
For too long Teesside airport has been allowed to decline. It was sold off a generation ago and local people have had less influence. The result has been a struggle for flights compounded by policies such as drop-off fees and passenger fees that actively discourage airport users.
My underlining - couple of points, airports don't operate many flights (well, SEN excluded) and to buy something, first it has to be up for sale...
Just what's needed - more uncertainty!