Hull and East Yorkshire mayor 2025: Candidates
The candidates who have so far been declared, listed by surname alphabetically, are:
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Rowan Halstead – Yorkshire Party
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Anne Handley – Conservative
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Kerry Harrison – Green
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Margaret Pinder – Labour
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Mike Ross – Liberal Democrats
A candidate for Reform UK will be announced at the Connexin Live arena in Hull on Thursday.
Under the devolution deal, Hull and East Yorkshire will be given an additional £13m a year from government.
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council will retain their independence and continue their work as normal, alongside the combined authority.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner previously said the changes were about “rebalancing the power between Westminster and our communities”.
“This agreement will ensure local people will have a seat at the table as we drive forward our plans to deliver economic growth, and unleash the potential of towns and cities which have been neglected for far too long,” she said.
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