When does a trickle become a flood? BBC News - Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Will keep up the call for rail electrification for our region.

Hull City Council has expressed disappointment as Hull is omitted in the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement. Read in full here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/15/01/2026/hull-city-council-response-to-northern-powerhouse-rail-announcement/

First visit to Hull's 107FM of the year. We talked about the disappointing rail announcements, local government finance and some questions all about who I am as a person. Lots of fun to be back in the studio this morning.

Another day, another u-turn... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good to hear @joshbabarinde.bsky.social has set out a strong message to Times Radio that the @libdems.org.uk can do well in elections across the country this May. We can stand up to Reform and be a home for those feeling let down by the other parties.

Finally managed to pop in and see the Young Artists open exhibition at the Ferens. We have some very impressive and imaginative young artists in the city. Very impressed.

Enjoyed a visit to Newland St John's school, as part of their aspirations day. This saw a range of occupations represented for the pupils to get an idea about opportunities available for them. Pleased to say after a series of questions, they were able to identify what my job is!

Happy New Year from Hull, one of the top 25 places to visit according to National Geographic magazine - this article in the Guardian sets out why you need to book in a visit to the city if you are not in Hull already. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Happy New Year from Hull, one of the top 25 places to visit according to National Geographic magazine - this article in the Guardian sets out why you need to book in a visit to the city if you are not in Hull already. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

"However you are spending Christmas, and whoever you are spending it with, I hope you find time to relax and enjoy this special period." Read Cllr Mike Ross's Christmas message ⬇️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/23/12/2025/from-my-family-to-yours-i-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-an-exciting-2026/

One of the highlights of this time of year is getting to see the amazing designs young people from across Hull have done for the council's Christmas card. Though picking winning ones is no easy task! It was lovely to meet this year's winners earlier this week. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on. The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.

Great to pop into the Hull 107FM studio this morning and spend some time on air with Pete Mills. Covered issues like the state of local government finance, what has been going on this year and what is to come in 2026. Will be back in there in the new year too and always keen to hear from residents.

Hull City Hall hosting Hull Vineyard's A very piratey Christmas carols service this afternoon, with special guests Gem from CBeebies show Swashbuckle.

Important step in the task of returning Freetown Way back to two lanes of traffic in both directions. www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...

I am extremely concerned that the government might be looking at preventing councils using funding to provide free meal vouchers for those eligible during holiday periods. The people who would lose out most are the ones who can least afford to do so. Govt must think again.

At this rate, won't be long before there are more former Tory MPs in Reform than there are Tory MPs. Reform is definitely not the Tory party 2.0 though, oh no! BBC News - Former Tory MP and council leader Ben Bradley joins Reform party - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is brilliant news for Freedom and the city of Hull. Great recognition for an excellent festival that has achieved so much since the council helped set it up nearly 20 years ago.

Good to see

Blue plaque unveiled today for Hull born Amos Burn, who died this day 100 years ago. He went on to be one of the world's most successful chess players, after learning at the relatively late age of 16.

Very sorry to hear the news this weekend about former council leader Simone Butterworth. Simone was leader of the Lib Dem group when I was first elected and became council leader that year. I will never forget her passion and style. RIP news.hull.gov.uk/24/11/2025/t...

With the wintry weather hitting Hull, like much of the country, the team have been hard at work overnight gritting the roads. news.hull.gov.uk/20/11/2025/c...

Good news as Hull City Council takes the next step on getting Chapman Street bridge open again. Residents regular ask what is happening with this one, so pleased to see this move. news.hull.gov.uk/28/10/2025/c...

I popped along on Friday to get dug in (sorry). Looking forward to seeing what it looks like by the end of the week.

This is tremendous recognition for Hull. I know what a brilliant it is and it is wonderful to see it on this sort of list. Hull should be on anyone's list of places to visit. www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/hull-named-one-of-the-top-25-places-to-visit-in-the-world-by-national-geographic

Felabration! Took five minutes out to visit the special exhibition as part of Black History Month at Wilberforce House. It tells the story of Afrobeat and it's founder, Fela Kuti. Good to see Nigel Taylor narrating the video on Clave too. Go see it while you.

The turnout for the Challenge Cup victory celebrations earlier this year was incredible. I'm sure there will be an amazing turnout tomorrow. BBC News - Hull KR's Super League Grand Final victory parade www.bbc.com/news/article...

They've done it! History-makers 👏 #UpTheRobins

With Hull fair underway, a big thank you to all those who are involved with making it happen. From the council's events team, the police, first aid, clean up crews and many more. If you are going, enjoy all the fun of the fair.

Enjoyed attending the Smile Foundation volunteer awards. A chance to recognise so many people that dedicate their time to helping others. #T2VAWARDS2025

As with so many, I am horrified by what we have seen unfold in Manchester today. Stand with all those affected.

Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people. We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.

Lib Dem conference is about to get underway. It's a special one for me and a big one for the party.

Very happy to support @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for this important role in the Liberal Democrats. Critical time for the party and Josh can help lead the battle against the dangers of populism while putting forward a positive liberal agenda.

Yesterday I attended Stand's first summer service at the Memorial to Hull's Lost Trawlermen. It always strikes me that there cannot be many industries that saw 6,000 men die working in it from one area over a period of around 150 years in the way this industry did. We should rightly remember them.

It's panto time (oh no it's not!). This year's Hull New Theatre panto, Beauty and the Beast, is launched at the Big Malarkey, with some of the stars of the show in attendance.

Popped into Trinity live after my last meeting of the day. Very pleased to see this back up and running.

One year on from the day Rishi Sunak called the General Election, who could have seen how the last 12 months would play out? The new govt came in with low expectations but managed to miss them. From winter fuel, PIP and NIC, it has been a bad start. We need so much better.

The future's bright. The future's orange.

Spoke at an opening session for UKREiiF, a major event. This was an opportunity to sell Hull to those in the room. I set out just what a brilliant place is and what it has to offer. We want to work with many in moving the city forward and this is part of that effort.

Potentially anyone's guess who will lead both the Conservatives and Labour into the next general election.

At today's full council I was confirmed as the leader of the council for the year ahead. This is an important year ahead for the city and the region and I look forward to playing my part in making sure the communities I serve get what they deserve.

I am going to play my part in the party's efforts at standing up to the Reform UK agenda. The sort of reform they want is not in the interests of the people I am elected to represent nor those of the country. Read more about the effort here - theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

Congratulations to Hull KR on booking another trip to Wembley for the Challenge Cup final 2025!

First big test for our new mayors and whether their priority is the region or Reform UK.

The 'A Mischief of Rats 2025' rats, in aid of the Daisy Appeal, are now in place. This weekend I went along to see two that I sponsored. Already there were visitors coming along to see them, which was great to see. #AmischiefOfRats

My thoughts on the election result and the implications can be read here- www.markpack.org.uk/174659/mike-...

A message from me after today's election result.

This has been quite the campaign. This election is vitally important for the region. Right now, though, I want to say thank you to all those who are supporting me with their vote tomorrow. I can win and that would be a win for the people of the area.