Stephen Bates, Conservative Westminster candidate for Newcastle North was delighted to meet up with William Hague during his visit to the region today. Stephen Bates said "William Hague is widely and rightly regarded as one of the most gifted politicans in a generation and people on all sides of the political debate will be very sad to see him stand down after this election. However being one of the most respected politicians in a generation it is fitting that William Hague is here at one of the most imporant elections in a generation, to fight for a better North East, a better Britain and a better future for you and your families" #VoteConservative #ivotebates #GE2015 @votebates