The outgoing head of the North East’s largest business organisation has accused the Government of being ‘addicted to Brexit’ and unwilling to tackle any of the problems it has brought.

North East businesses have had difficulty trading with the European Union since Brexit, according to a new survey.

Three-quarters of NE bosses say Brexit is bad news for their businesses - with many suffering falling sales and rising red tape.

Warning from head of North East England Chamber of Commerce is echoed by other organisations.