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Labour’s candidate in the Batley and Spen by-election said the poll was about the people of the area and not a referendum on the leadership of party leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Kim Leadbeater was speaking after welcoming Sir Keir to the constituency on Thursday as bookies backed the Tories to take the lead in the forthcoming poll.
Ms Leadbeater told the PA news agency: “I think it’s really important the Labour leader comes to Batley and Spen.
“I’ve chosen to stand as a Labour candidate but I’m under no illusion that the Labour Party has got some work to do.
According to Leeds City Council, results are expected by this evening (Sunday, May 9).
What happens if Tracy Brabin does win?
If elected as metro mayor for West Yorkshire she will enjoy powers and resources similar to those of Greater Manchester’s Andy Burnham, Sheffield City Region’s Dan Jarvis and Tees Valley’s Ben Houchen.
The devolution deal signed by West Yorkshire’s five council leaders last March includes control of a £38m per year ‘gainshare’ fund for the next three decades as well as access to other funding streams previously held under lock and key by central government.
Within a few months of taking power the mayor will have control of the £63m adult education budget, meaning they can decide where to prioritise funding to help people aged 19 and over into jobs, an apprenticeship, traineeship, or other further learning.
The five regions of West Yorkshire WEST Yorkshire’s first ever mayoral election vote takes place on Thursday, May 6. It will be the first time the region has ever had an elected mayor, and could give the region extra spending and decision-making powers. But what does it all mean for you? Here’s a handy guide to everything to do with the new West Yorkshire Mayor!
What is happening and why? As part of the devolution deal announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last year, West Yorkshire is set to be given increased powers of governance, and an extra £38m a year to do this.
West Yorkshire’s first ever mayoral election vote takes place on Thursday, May 6. It will be the first time the region has ever had an elected mayor, and could give the region extra spending and decision-making powers. But what does it all mean for you? Here’s a handy guide to everything to do with the new West Yorkshire Mayor! What is happening and why? As part of the devolution deal announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last year, West Yorkshire is set to be given increased powers of governance, and an extra £38m a year to do this. The person overseeing this will be the elected mayor of West Yorkshire, covering the Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield and Kirklees boundaries.