WHAT THEY SAID:

OPINION leaders from across the Tees Valley have been showing their support for the Great North Revolution campaign.

James Wharton, Stockton South Conservative parliamentary candidate,said: “In Teesside we are perfectly placed to build on local IT expertise and to develop Carbon Capture and Storage technology in the North Sea, Teesside's geographical location makes it ideal for future green technology development.

“Our engineering skills and the success of local universities in medical sciences and information technology mean we have a golden opportunity to secure the jobs of the future and by acting now we get a head start on our competitors.

“If this campaign is a success we could become world leaders in these areas.”