Mayor joins Prime Minister on India trade mission to boost jobs and investment in West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has joined the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, on a major trade and investment trip to India – promoting the region’s world-class creative industries and financial services, and strengthening new and existing partnerships to drive jobs and growth back home.

08 Oct 2025

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said:

“Our region’s ties with India run deep – from our businesses and universities to our cricket. It’s a relationship that means a lot to our region and our communities.

“I’m proud to be here banging the drum for West Yorkshire – showing off our amazing talent in the creative industries and financial services, and building the strong and enduring partnerships that will bring jobs and investment to the UK for generations to come.

“With a government that’s backing Mayors to take our regions to the world, devolution is empowering the whole country to contribute to its economic success. Because only by working together can we build a brighter Britain that works for all.”

More information about the visit can be found here.

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