Candidates for West Yorkshire Mayor announced
The Candidates in the race to become the Mayor of West Yorkshire have been announced, as the deadline approaches for residents to register to vote in next month’s mayoral election.
Mayor of West Yorkshire responds to reports that the Culture Secretary has recommended dropping Channel 4 privatisation
4 January 2023
Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, said:
“Finally, we have a Culture Secretary who has listened to those of us who have long argued that the privatisation of Channel 4 made no sense.
“Not only did it risk losing the channel's commitment to diversity and inclusion, but also the vast economic benefits it brings to places like West Yorkshire at a time when the UK economy is crying out for growth and stability.
"If the Government are truly behind levelling up, they should be supporting our creative sectors to be the driving force.
“I hope Ministers can now draw a line under this saga and concentrate on solving the real problems our country is facing.”
The Candidates in the race to become the Mayor of West Yorkshire have been announced, as the deadline approaches for residents to register to vote in next month’s mayoral election.
This was a shocking incident and my thoughts and sympathies are with Kulsuma Akter’s family and loved ones.
I welcome today’s verdict and that Khan has finally been brought to justice for the terrible events in Bradford on 18 November 2005.