Yorkshire Party Challenge Labour And Conservative Over Devolution

Yorkshire Party candidates are challenging their Labour and Conservative opposites in the upcoming General Election for their views on a Yorkshire devolution deal.

 In Beverley and Holderness Lee Walton will be looking to win voters over as the party promises to put the regions interests first.

Leader of the Yorkshire Party Stewart Arnold, said;

“Other parts of the North, such as Manchester and Liverpool, have their devolution deals. In contrast, Yorkshire’s devolution deal remains totally stalled and both major parties have very little to say in their manifestos.”

 “Yorkshire Party candidates are writing to their Labour and Conservative opposites for their views and to challenge them to say how we can break the logjam which is holding back Yorkshire’s economy.”

 “Quite simply we want to know if they support devolution to the whole of Yorkshire and whether this is through a parliament or assembly, or whether it will be via another option such Metro Mayors.”

“We want a deal which is inclusive and democratic and which can make a real impact on people’s lives. Most of all, however, we want a discussion and debate on how this will look. In the days remaining the major parties must come clean on what their plans are for Yorkshire. “

The Yorkshire Party will be fielding 21 candidates in the 2017 General Election and are keen to create a parliament dedicated to Yorkshire.

Mr. Walton has outlined some of the issues faced in the region saying that shortfalls in funding for education and the closure of hospitals in the region are key issues that need addressing.

He has also raised concerned over the stunning Yorkshire country side being industrialised as companies are being allowed to explore for shale gas unsung a process called more commonly referred to as fracking.

The UK will go to the polls in 8 June after the PM called a snap election in a bid to strengthen her hand and majority in the House of Commons.