Stephen Bates was out campaigning in Gosforth this week with Karen Jewers, Newcastle City Council candidate for Parklands. Stephen Bates said "It was great to talk to local people in Gosforth this week, to hear their views and discuss what the Conservatives can do to help. I was also very impressed with Steve Kyte, the Conservative candidate for Newcastle City Council in West Gosforth, who is doing an excellent job for local people there.