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Row erupts over A19 roundabout upgrades

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July 22, 2025

REMARKS BY LABOUR MP ANGER TORY COUNTY COUNCILLORS

- By JAMES ROBINSON Local democracy reporter

Row erupts over A19 roundabout upgrades

A ROW has erupted between a Northumberland Labour MP and leading Tory county councillors over efforts to secure funding for vital roundabout improvements.

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Cramlington and Killingworth MP Emma Foody accused the Conservative leadership at Northumberland County Council of "undermining" her lobbying efforts for the Moor Farm and Seaton Burn roundabouts on the A19. The Government is yet to commit to funding the upgrades on the two busy roundabouts.

Ms Foody has previously raised the issue at PMQs and secured a debate in Westminster Hall.

But councillors have argued the decision rests with Labour ministers and urged them to simply give the project the green light. Deputy leader Coun Richard Wearmouth also branded the debate "pointless" - leading to Ms Foody's accusations of undermining her efforts.

Both the leader and deputy leader of the council have hit back at the MP's remarks, pointing out the matter has been raised with the Prime Minister directly.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Ms Foody asked Sir Keir Starmer: "Successive Tory Governments failed to invest in the North East's transport infrastructure.

"This Labour government is changing that with the £1.8billion recently secured for the region. Upgrading Moor Farm and Seaton Burn roundabouts in my constituency can build on that, unlocking growth and it's supported by local people and businesses.

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