In his recent remarks condemning Dr. Ross Kerridge’s support of the Rising Tide protestors, Liberal Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Callum Pull, raises serious concerns about the new independent mayor’s leadership and his lack of resolve in dealing with disruptive, law-breaking protest groups. Rising Tide has earned a reputation for its reckless actions that have directly impacted Newcastle’s local economy. From stopping coal trains to blocking our harbor, their tactics have not only disrupted everyday life but also placed our emergency services at risk. It’s clear that such actions are not harmless acts of civil disobedience; they are intentional disruptions with...