 | 'I'm not interested in giving the government a bloody nose - I am sure they are honourable people. But I would rather John Prescott has two weeks' embarrassment than us be saddled with a £25m white elephant.' John Elliott, chairman of the North East Says No, 5 th November 2004. |  |
In a referendum on whether an elected North East of England assembly should set up, in November 2004, almost 80 % voted against. The turnout was 47.8 %
| For a North east England regional assembly | 197,310 | (22.07 %) |
|---|---|---|
| Against a North east England regional assembly | 696,519 | (77.93 %) |
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