The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has responded to the announcement that Rishi Sunak has been elected unopposed to lead the Conservative Party, and become the next Prime Minister.
“I must congratulate Rishi Sunak for becoming the first person of colour to become our Prime Minister - an important milestone for our brilliant and diverse nation. However, the jury is out on whether he’ll govern with compassion and support all parts of society including the most vulnerable.
“Rishi Sunak comes to power at a time when rail services across the North of England grind to a halt due to years of underinvestment, including when he was chancellor. Therefore, he must act immediately to resolve this.
My door is open should he want to ensure plans to fix the economy deliver fairly for all parts of the country. But my message to the new Prime Minister is clear: we need a plan to save our economy, protect our households and rescue our public services.
Tracy Brabin
Mayor of West Yorkshire
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