My statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.

A true Yorkshire icon was honoured today. Rob Burrow showed us what real courage looks like - both on the pitch, and throughout his battle with motor neurone disease. And now Northern Rail's train will carry his legacy across the North every day.

West Yorkshire has a long, proud history of partnership and collaboration with Ireland. 🤝 It was fantastic to welcome Cillian O’Kelly, the new Irish Consul General, to our region. I look forward to working together and continuing to strengthen our ties.

🤝A £6.8 billion financial sector 💻 Leaders in AI, data and financial technology 🏙️Home to the Northern Square Mile West Yorkshire is where opportunity lives. Find out more about why our finance sector is booming: ow.ly/LmFN50X0j6i

We’ve discovered some phenomenal talent through the Young Poet Laureate programme in West Yorkshire.🚀 I'm so proud that, after being pioneered in our region, it's now being rolled out across the country and will help even more voices be heard. www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/young-p...

Happy Rosh Hashanah! Wishing all those celebrating a joyful and sweet new year 🍯🍎

We know the benefits of sport extend well beyond the playing field. 💪 Today, we've signed a landmark agreement with Sport England to make it easier for people, regardless of income or background, to get active and stay healthy. Read more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...

People in Yorkshire deserve better than our current creaking, unreliable rail network. That's why we’re calling on government to back our ambitious vision for a railway that works for everyone, from communities to businesses. Find out more about our plans: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...

Culture is not just a nice to have. It transforms places, creates opportunity & enriches lives. Great to speak at the Local Government Association conference about One Creative North - a collaboration of Northern Mayors, partners, and industry leaders determined to unlock our creative potential.

West Yorkshire is home to the North's largest manufacturing workforce. With Ionix launching its new advanced materials facility in Leeds, this is another fantastic vote of confidence in our region's talent and reinforces our role as a global leader in advanced manufacturing.

My statement on the news of Angela Rayner's resignation from government.

Honoured to have been re-elected by my fellow mayors to lead the UK Mayors Group, alongside Deputy Chair, Claire Ward, Mayor of East Midlands. (1/2)

A thriving business making great blends – meet North Star Coffee, based in the heart of Leeds. West Yorkshire is where opportunity lives, and we’re helping the North Star team continue to push the boundaries of what a small business can achieve.

Flooding has hit West Yorkshire hard in recent years, so improving our defences is vital. We’re investing in projects like this to protect our communities and build a greener, more resilient region 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're determined to tackle serious violence, but we can't do it alone. Your voice can help us make a real difference. Please tell us the issues that matter to you most through our online survey. yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/seriousviole...

Fire engines, cycle safety & hands-on activities. Yesterday we hosted our annual Vision Zero event with emergency services, charities & the public to make our roads safer. Our aim is to end all road deaths and serious injuries in West Yorkshire by 2040. Every death on our roads is one too many.

Today, on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of World War II, we remember all those who served and the strength and bravery shown by so many. We owe them a great debt. #VJDay #VJDay80

We’re investing in walking, wheeling and cycling in West Yorkshire. With funding from Active Travel England, we’re going to deliver: 🎒Safer streets near schools ✔️Better greenways and towpaths 👣Improved walking routes Find out more about our plans: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...

We’re determined to improve Yorkshire's railways. The completion of the latest @thetrupgrade.bsky.social works brings us closer to faster, more frequent, and greener trains.

Another major step forward for rail passengers ✅ @thetrupgrade.bsky.social will mean more frequent, faster, and greener trains. With the project on time and on budget, it's great to see the recent electrification & upgrade works on the Leeds to York route now completed. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Take care out there today. With strong winds forecast, a yellow weather warning is in place across West Yorkshire. There are disruptions to the transport network and some visitor attractions are closed, so please check before you travel. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Celebrate Yorkshire Day with us. Join us for the Women of West Yorkshire Festival on Friday 1 August. 🎉 Enjoy live performances, family-friendly activities, inspirational talks, and connect with others in your community. Find out more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/wowy

Yorkshire is home to beautiful countryside and by improving towpaths, more people can get out and enjoy it. Great to see the work completed to enhance our section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath, now a fantastic 34-mile, traffic free route connecting West and North Yorkshire.

It was a pleasure to officially open the new terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport and see the improvements they’ve made for passengers.✈️ West Yorkshire is thriving and it’s fitting that we have a new, welcoming gateway that allows more people to enjoy all our region has to offer.

Our region has the biggest financial services sector in England outside of London. The Chancellor's announcement is a major vote of confidence in the Northern Square Mile. West Yorkshire is the future of financial services in the UK. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politic...

Homes in West Yorkshire are colder and older than in other parts of the UK. We're determined to change that. By investing £70 million with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and local social housing providers, we'll make over 5,000 social homes warmer, greener and cheaper to run.

Investing in our bus stations is vital as we work to deliver state-of-the-art facilities and transform our transport network. We want to hear from you. Have your say on the next round of plans for Huddersfield Bus Station. Share your views: yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/huddersfield

Today my thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic events of 7/7. We remember those who lost their lives, whose lives were changed forever and the emergency workers who ran towards danger to protect others. When we stand together, hate cannot and will not win.

Wishing the Lionesses good luck as they kick off their #WEURO2025 campaign tonight!   West Yorkshire is rooting for you - we know you’ll do us proud 🙌

Investing in walking, wheeling, and cycling is key to our plans for a better-connected West Yorkshire. With support from Active Travel England, we’re pledging to create a national active travel network, to help connect neighbourhoods and create healthier communities.

Public transport in West Yorkshire must be inclusive and accessible for everyone that uses it. I’m proud our region is part of this important trial to improve the experience of passengers with sight loss and help them travel more independently. Read more: news.railbusinessdaily.com/publicly-own...

It’s never too late to learn something new! At our Adult Learner Awards we celebrated the achievements of those who have transformed their lives through education. Now, we're investing £12 million to expand our training and give more people the chance to pursue their dream career.

I welcome this urgent inquiry from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social‬ to ensure pregnant women and babies always receive the best possible care. I have met with @leedsth.nhs.uk‬ and will hold them to account on their plan to improve. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reading for pleasure is an all time low, and children are missing out. That’s why we’re on a mission to ensure that every primary school in West Yorkshire has a fully furnished library and a trained member of staff to run it. Find out more: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...

Fantastic to see young people from across the country taking part in the NFL’s Flag Football tournament at Leeds Beckett. With support from 49ers and Leeds United over 1,000 children in Leeds have given it a go. I spoke to BBC Sport about our ambition to grow the sport in our region.

Incredibly sad to learn of the death of University of Huddersfield student and Leeds cricketer Dirdh Patel in last week's plane crash in India. My thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all who knew him here in West Yorkshire. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My response to Baroness Casey’s audit report on grooming gangs. Read more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...

This time of year, I am often thinking of my friend, Jo Cox. Nine years ago today, Jo was murdered in an attack on both her life and on democracy. An attack we saw again four years ago, with the horrifying murder of Sir David Amess. (1/3)

Congratulations to all those from West Yorkshire recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List. From services to young people and the community, to education, business, policing and more, you have done our region very proud. 🙌 www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/...

If you want talent, creativity and innovation, West Yorkshire has it in buckets. Home to a tech sector that's growing at 125% the national rate, I spoke to London Tech Week about how we're leveraging our strengths in AI to create well-paid jobs and build a brighter region.

West Yorkshire’s healthtech sector is booming. With the opportunity to create new jobs and boost growth, the new digital hub in Leeds is a testament to the talent and innovation that live within our region. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It's time to transform our transport network, create better connections and boost economic growth. It's time for trams in West Yorkshire.🚊 #TimeForTrams

Today is a huge moment for our region. The Chancellor’s backing means we are on track to bring trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford. It's time for trams and we're ready to deliver. westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...

Giving mayors the power to ask visitors to pay a small fee to stay just makes sense. It would allow us to invest more into making our regions even better places to visit, unlocking opportunities to boost growth and help our businesses thrive. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Yorkshire's business leaders are clear, action must be taken to fix our broken rail network. From Leeds United & @vmo2news.bsky.social, to @thepiecehall.bsky.social & Yorkshire Building Society, our region's heavyweights back us & are urging government to invest in a modern railway for the North.

Chag Sameach! Wishing all those celebrating a very happy Shavuot.

Public transport is for everyone in West Yorkshire. SignLive is now available at staffed bus stations to support customers who use British Sign Language. By connecting to interpreters via video, people can use the service to speak to the travel teams. www.wymetro.com/british-sign...

At the beginning of 2024, there were more mayors called Andy than women. Not anymore…

West Yorkshire proudly stands with Ukraine. It was an honour to meet with fellow Ukrainian mayors, Lord Wajid Khan and representatives from the Mayors’ Club UA to discuss partnership and cooperation at UKREiiF. #SlavaUkraini

A bigger and better Elland Road will bring huge benefits to Leeds United, its fans and the city - alongside our exciting proposals for the regeneration of South Leeds. The club's plans will be on public display today and tomorrow at the Centenary Pavilion. www.leedsunited.com/en/news/ella...