Party Deputy Leader Laura Walker has urged voters to listen to the Party’s “fresh ideas”. Laura was speaking to Wakefield Express reporter David Spereall as part of a series of profile articles about the parties and the independent candidates standing locally on May 2 Laura said: “We’re the only party […]
Monthly archives: April 2019
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Yorkshire Party candidate Bob Buxton has been highlighting some of the issues local electors have been telling him are important to them. Bob Buxton, Executive Committee member, is standing for Guiseley and Rawdon in the Leeds City and for re-election to Rawdon Parish elections next week. The Guiseley and Rawdon […]
The Yorkshire Party has launched its EU election campaign with the claim that the UK political system ignores the North of England, so however residents of Yorkshire voted in the 2016 Brexit referendum, London-based politicians are likely to ignore them. The Party has nominated six candidates, from across Yorkshire. The […]
Philip Lumb: Brighouse seems a low priority for resources New homes are all well and good but where’s the plan for the essential infrastructure to support the incoming families, asks Philip Lumb, who is standing for the Yorkshire Party in Brighouse ward in Calderdale Council. Philip is committed […]
Residents are telling Rawdon Parish Council candidate Roland Gilmore they want their district council back, to put local services under more local control. Roland, who is standing for the Yorkshire Party in the Greenacre ward, is hearing on the doorstep that people want to see the old Aireborough Urban District […]
It’s time to start sorting out the issues that really matter to local people, says Eleanor Jordan, who is standing for the Yorkshire Party in the Byram and Brotherton ward of Selby District Council. In her election leaflet, Eleanor asks voters: “Are you fed up that no one is talking […]
Most mainstream politicians have shown they don’t respect decent British values, says election candidate Dave Brook, Dave, who is standing in Sherburn-in-Elmet ward of Selby District Council, says he thinks many local electors share his passion for change. “Disillusioned by main stream politics and concerned that our voices are not […]
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Dan Cochran: wants to see more confidence in Wakefield Wakefield South candidate Dan Cochran has highlighted the poor quality of some local roads, which he says are not just a danger to commuters but also impede businesses in the area “The state of some of the district’s roads ranges […]
Ryan Williams: Yorkshire’s lagging behind Let’s put local needs first, Yorkshire Party candidate Ryan Williams tells voters in the election leaflet he is circulating in his Monk Bretton ward of Barnsley Council Ryan, who has lived in Carlton, in the ward, for 10 years, is a PhD student, looking […]
Chris Whitwood: looking ahead to devolution Picture, Bruce Rollinson, Yorkshire Post Yorkshire Party Leader Chris Whitwood has spoken of his optimism that Yorkshire will secure devolved powers, in a major interview with The Yorkshire Post. Speaking to reporter Rob Parsons, Chris said that while devolution was at the Party’s core […]
Sheffield candidate Jack Carrington is calling for support for his Big Campaigning Weekend in Manor Castle ward. The major leafleting event will be held over seven sessions on three days, importantly just ahead of registered electors receiving their postal vote forms. Volunteers should meet at the City Road Post Office, […]
Yorkshire Party Deputy Leader, Laura Walker has defended Wakefield after Liberal Democrat spokesperson and candidate Mark Goodair derided the city during a debate on The Big Yorkshire Phone In on BBC Leeds. “I was shocked at his comments,” declared Laura, who is a charity worker and community activist standing for […]
New Leader Chris Whitwood has outlined his vision for Yorkshire in a passionate article assessing the Party’s impact and looking ahead to its ambitions to improve the lives of people living in the county. Chris Whitwood: hearalding the opportunities for Yorkshire and its people Picture: Robbie MacDonald “I have […]
The English local elections take place on Thursday, May 2, 2019. This year, Yorkshire Party members are contesting 49 seats across the county: up from our previous best of 24 last year. The number of candidates has more than doubled in twelve months. Our confirmed candidates confirmed are: District […]
Leeds business district Picture: Lad 2011 The Yorkshire Party is calling for a fair share of investment to be ploughed into the county’s small and medium businesses, after the region scored poorly in a new study. BGF, which is the most active investor in growing businesses in […]
Andy Shead: We need to prioritise our own needs Let’s unlock the potential in one of the struggling areas of the county, Yorkshire Party candidate Andy Shead has told voters in East Yorkshire’s Mid Holderness ward. Andy Shead, a student in his final year studying politics with history, says while […]
Pacer trains Picture: Geof Sheppard The Yorkshire Party has dubbed the region’s train operator Northern Fail after the latest debacle to hit long suffering passengers. Pacer trains promised to National Railway Museum have not arrived because they are still needed on the beleaguered Northern line, it […]