Pub owner to stand in Hartlepool by-election and promises to donate half MP salary to food banks He said his main aim is to tackle child poverty and to 'end neglect' in the town Adam Gaines, who plans to run as an independent in the Hartlepool MP by-election and local council election Get the latest Hartlepool news direct to your inbox with our free email newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.