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Levelling Up plans in South Shields turned to dust and local MP Emma Lewell-Buck was naturally incensed, telling voters: “Freeports bid – rejected; towns fund bid – rejected; two levelling up bids – rejected. Levelling up is just an empty slogan"

The flat has been described as an 'all-inclusive' pad perfect for 'temporary shelter' despite having only two windows, a hose as a shower and nowhere to properly sit down