I’m honoured that the people of York and North Yorkshire have put their trust in me. Thank you for electing me to be your @UKLabour mayor. I can’t wait to get started. 🌹
David Skaith
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Mayor of York and North Yorkshire (Labour & Co-operative)
- Yesterday marked a key moment in our regions history. The future is looking very bright. The hard work starts now. 🌹
- 15 hours and 37,000 steps done. I thank everyone who has voted and supported me today, we have some team in York and North Yorkshire. 🌹
- Great to get all the @UKLabour Mayor’s together to discuss how we can drive the economy forward in all our regions. Having Keir, Angela and Rachel all onboard to support us to deliver our plans is incredibly exciting and will be key to our success. We have big plans in York
- York and North Yorkshire having a seat at the table with the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and my fellow Mayors, it’s a reminder of how far we have come as a region. In preparation for my role as Mayor, I reached out to @edballs as he has experience of being a
00:00 - Its a pleasure to welcome @AndyBurnhamGM to York & continue talks on how as mayors we can work collectively to achieve great success for both our regions. From transport, housing to adult ed, I look forward to working with Andy & bringing a fresh start to York & North Yorkshire
- Great to get all the Mayors together to sit down with @Keir_Starmer @AngelaRayner to discuss how we will deliver for all our regions. Change starts now.
- Seriously hot day in Selby but great to be joined by @Ed_Miliband to support @Mather_Keir in his campaign. 11 days to go. If you want change then you have to vote for it! 🌹
- A whirlwind first few days but we are already driving forward our plans for York and North Yorkshire. @YNYCombined is a team that has the passion, knowledge and drive to achieve the success our region deserves. Exciting times ahead.
- Congratulations to @TracyBrabin and @olivercoppard on their victories today. Collectively we will work to make Yorkshire a great place for all. Exciting times ahead. 🌹
- Great to be welcomed to Leeds by @TracyBrabin to meet with the new Chancellor of the Exchequer @RachelReevesMP to discuss the plans we have for future growth in York and North Yorkshire, especially highlighting the need to focus on rural and coastal economies.

















