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Dec 2023
Labour Party selects candidate to stand for North Yorkshire mayor
The Labour Party has selected York businessman David Skaith as its candidate for the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.
Mr Skaith owns Winstons of York clothing shop and spent three years as chair of York High Street Forum. He was also secretary of IndieYork, an organisation that promotes independent businesses.
He lives in the village of Wheldrake near York with his wife and two children.
The mayor will oversee a significant budget for York and North Yorkshire covering areas such as transport, education and housing.
The role will also take on the powers of police and crime commissioner. An election is expected to be held for the position in May 2024.
Following his selection, Mr Skaith said:
The Conservatives Party has selected North Yorkshire councillor Keane Duncan as its candidate for the position. Cllr Duncan is also the executive councillor for highways on the authority.
Meanwhile, Pateley Bridge businessman Keith Tordoff has announced he will stand as an independent candidate for mayor.
North Yorkshire councillor, Kevin Foster, will contest the election for the Green Party.
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