Nick Appleyard

#ForMayorAndRegion ✊🏼 @danbloom1 @politico knows a real story when he sees one! 🤕

Good to see calm return to Harehills last night. I would like to thank those in the community who really stepped up to help us ease tensions and deescalate the situation. Decent people who care deeply about this vibrant and diverse part of the city, which they are rightly proud to call home. I also thank the Home Secretary @yvettecoopermp for making it her priority to visit the city and meet with us yesterday. We are clear - Thursday night’s events do not define Harehills. And we will work tirelessly with the community, @WestYorksPolice and @leedscc_news to move on and upwards from those unacceptable scenes of violence.

I will continue work with our partners to keep West Yorkshire safe. I ask our communities to come together and ensure calm tonight.

Following events in Harehills, @DeputyMayorPCWY and I met with community representatives at @CATCHLeeds to gain further understanding of the situation. Last night was awful to witness and distressing for the community. I commend those who worked through the night going above and beyond to deescalate the situation. I strongly urge calm and encourage parents to check in on their youngsters to keep them safe and off the streets. Dog whistle politics from people outside of our region who do not know our community or the facts are offensive and unwelcome.

We're on a mission to grow our economy in West Yorkshire. So I'm delighted to see this government taking the brakes off Britain, to give us the tools we need to deliver. 📽️ Watch my reaction to the Kings Speech.

Devolution is working for West Yorkshire! With more local power and funding we're boosting the economy, improving public transport, building more affordable homes, and getting people the skills they need to secure well-paid jobs.

Bringing trams to West Yorkshire will... ⌛️ Reduce journey times 💚 Cut down congestion for a cleaner, greener region 💰 Encourage big businesses to invest in our region - boosting economic growth & creating jobs! See the routes & share your thoughts: wymasstransit.com

We’re getting straight to work with this new government to boost growth and put more money in people’s pockets. Pleasure to host the Chancellor @rachelreevesmp and Yorkshire’s mayors yesterday. Together, we can help create a brighter future for all!

A new era. @Keir_Starmer @10DowningStreet @AngelaRayner @RachelReevesMP @hmtreasury

Seven more months? There will be nothing left. The desperate suffering must be brought to an end & work begun to deliver a plan for peace. We need an immediate ceasefire, aid delivered, hostages returned & the recognition of a Palestinian state to ensure a safe future for all

People have put their faith in me to deliver a West Yorkshire that works for all. Tonight, I'll be delivering a speech at a @resfoundation event, outlining my plan for the next four years. Watch my shorter take in just one minute ⬇️

People have renewed their faith in me to continue what we’ve started, building a West Yorkshire that works for all! Here’s how we’ll be doing that: 🚎 Local control of buses and spades in the ground on a tram system. 🧮 A region of learning with a new skills and training system. 🚓 A plan to reduce serious violence on our streets. 🎭 Increasing access to culture and sports for all children. 🏡 5,000 new affordable homes and a programme to insulate all social homes.

The news coming from Gaza about an imminent attack on Rafah is extremely worrying. A military assault would only deepen the humanitarian disaster. I hope an agreement to terms by Hamas means Israel can agree a ceasefire, get the hostages released and aid allowed to flow.

BREAKING: I’ve just announced my decision to bring West Yorkshire's buses back under public control! When I was elected in 2021, I pledged to improve your bus services – and this is a huge step forward to creating the bus service that you deserve.

Big day for West Yorkshire 👀

"Gender violence should be treated in the same way as the knife crime epidemic," says Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin. On International Women's Day, the region launch their first-ever Women's Safety Unit

This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re launching our Women’s Safety Unit! A first-of-its-kind team dedicated to improving outcomes for victims & survivors. In West Yorkshire, the safety of women and girls is our priority every day of the year. Learn more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b… @DeputyMayorPCWY @wy_vrp @WestYorksPolice

Leeds could get a tram system and two new routes have been revealed...

Today, we’ve set out plans to submit to government, for a tram running from Leeds to Bradford! This would be just the first phase of a mass transit system to connect the whole region - helping our communities thrive and our economy flourish. Learn more: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…

A manifesto for the North, further devolved powers, and a celebration of all things Northern…   That’s a wrap on Convention of the North 2024!   #COTN24

NEW: Powerful and upsetting responses to our #JustDont male behaviour change campaign. Thank you too to all our male allies who’ve shared this content - change is possible.