MP calls for Yorkshire to get its own parliament
Liberal Democrat MP Tom Gordon has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to establish a dedicated parliament for Yorkshire to replace the current system of four separate elected mayors. Gordon argues that the existing devolution model deepens regional divides and concentrates too much power in individual hands, whereas a unified parliament would better reflect the region's large population and economy. In response, York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith defended the current structure, emphasizing that mayors work collectively through agreements like the White Rose Agreement to address regional issues.
- ▪Tom Gordon, the Lib Dem MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, stated that a Yorkshire parliament would be more democratic than the current four-mayor system.
- ▪Gordon noted that Yorkshire has a larger population than Scotland and a larger economy than Wales, supporting his argument for a regional parliament.
- ▪David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, countered that the current system works well because mayors collaborate on projects like Northern Powerhouse Rail.
- ▪The proposal for a single 'One Yorkshire' mayor was previously rejected by the Conservative government in favor of separate devolution deals for the four counties.
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MP calls for Yorkshire to get its own parliamentImage caption, Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon would like to see devolution go furtherByGemma DillonYorkshire political editorPublished38 minutes agoA Liberal Democrat MP has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to go further with his devolution plans and give Yorkshire its own parliament.Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon said too much power was currently in the hands of elected mayors and a Yorkshire parliament would better reflect the region.Burnham has recently set out plans to give elected mayors more power over planning and tackling fly-tipping and said he would give them a share of income tax and business rates.
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