Sheffield Council's £190,000 year CEO has betrayed the trust of not only the people of Sheffield, but the entire country, when she hosted an illegal indoor gathering while she was the chief the country's COVID response task force. Despite denying the allegations earlier in the week when she was approached […]
The Yorkshire Party supports vaccinations and boosters, and encourages people to be vaccinated. However, we would not support compulsory vaccinations since we believe in freedom of choice. We also believe such a move would be unenforceable and would backfire, discouraging some from following other Covid measures. We do believe that […]
Boris Johnson is unfit to govern and should resign, after recent sleaze scandals and the controversy surrounding the alleged Christmas party in Downing Street last year. "The Prime Minster's excuses about the Christmas party are laughable and his performance embarrassing. He has not shared the sacrifices made by the nation. […]
It has become clear that the delay in publication of the Levelling-Up Report is to give the Government more time to make up new promises to break. Yorkshire Party Leader Bob Buxton said: “Who are they kidding? We don’t get fooled again. Promises on HS2 and Bradford’s much-needed new station […]
The Yorkshire Party is calling for green technology colleges to help solve the climate crisis. Party leader Dr Bob Buxton, who has previously devised a foundation degree in renewables, said: “Recent surveys tell us that young people are increasingly concerned about climate change and pollution – and quite rightly so, […]
The Yorkshire Party has lambasted the Government for cancelling the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds and the new Bradford station on the proposed Leeds-Manchester line. Yorkshire Party Leader, Bob Buxton, said: "Cancelling the highest-budget projects in Yorkshire is not levelling-up, it's downgrading and degrading. Yorkshire's prosperity will be damaged […]
The Yorkshire Party has urged all levels of government, businesses and all citizens to take action on climate change. The Yorkshire Party has urged all levels of government, businesses and all citizens to take action on climate change. Yorkshire Party Leader, Bob Buxton, said: "World leaders certainly need to play […]
Lack of Yorkshire wide voice lets us down once again. Now that the budget has ended, we can review what effect it will have on the people who live, work and study in our region. The Yorkshire Party believes in one voice for the county – a democratically elected parliament […]
The Yorkshire Party has selected Simon Biltcliffe to run for South Yorkshire Mayor. He is known for pioneering a business philosophy which combines profit making with ethical and environmental concerns. Dr Biltcliffe is also a trustee of Reds in the Community, a charity which promotes sport, education, health and social […]
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrifying attack on David Amess MP. All of us who love democracy must unite against such terrible acts of violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with David Amess and his family at this difficult time. How do we react to this […]
The Yorkshire Party is calling for Philip Allot to be sacked from his role of Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire after his atrocious and outrageous comments on Sarah Everard’s murder. Philip Allot has shown no empathy or understanding for Sarah Everard, the victim, nor for her friends and […]
Good Evening Councillor Andy Walker. The Yorkshire Party has been experiencing a surge in interest and growth over the summer, as is seen from our 58,851 first preference votes, and estimated 170,000~ 1st and 2nd preference votes for YP leader Bob Buxton in the May West Yorkshire Mayoral Elections, in […]
Good Afternoon Councillor Darren Longhorn The Yorkshire Party has been experiencing a surge in interest and growth over the summer, as is seen from our 58,851 first preference votes, and estimated 170,000~ 1st and 2nd preference votes for YP leader Bob Buxton in the May West Yorkshire Mayoral Elections, in […]
WHO IS KIMBERLEY THOMAS? My husband and I run a small business within the East Riding of Yorkshire, renovating properties so that low-income families can enjoy high-quality homes. We have four children and family values and education are extremely important to us. I am studying Biomedical Sciences and hope to […]
The Yorkshire Party has called on the Government to respect the results of the Big Yorkshire Conversation and give the area Scottish-style devolution. Party Leader Bob Buxton said: “The results are clear. Three-quarters of Yorkshire people support more powerful devolution, and a clear majority would vote for a Yorkshire Parliament […]
In a tough fight, the Yorkshire Party came in the top 5 parties, gaining more than double the votes of Labour's much-reduced majority (and more than Labour managed in the recent Chesham & Amersham by-election), and far ahead of the 11 others below. Both the main Westminster parties have failed […]
Why am I standing? I was born in Staincliffe and lived in Liversedge and Heckmondwike. I’ve seen local issues like GP places, housing, potholes and transport left unaddressed for years. Election promises made and forgotten. London determines how things should be in Yorkshire – and gets it wrong. The Yorkshire […]
We would like to formally announce that we intend to stand in the Batley and Spen by-election. Yorkshire needs a fairer system of government, it needs the power to improve its hospitals, its schools and its environment. Yorkshire needs its own Parliament. After the amazing result in the West Yorkshire […]