Peter Jackson is the former leader of Northumberland County Council and the County Councillor for Ponteland South with Heddon. Peter was the former Leader of Castle Morpeth Borough Council.

Guy Opperman has served as MP for Hexham since 2010 and is again candidate for the 2019 General Election for the Conservative Party. Before entering Parliament, Guy was a criminal barrister and amateur jockey. Guy is passionate about the living wage, apprenticeships, and the North East.Guy has his own website and blogs daily.