Mayor says too many families are 'working poor'
Published: 12/2/2025

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin advocates for scrapping the two-child benefit cap to aid working families in need. She emphasizes the importance of empowering mayors, citing the recent Budget's revolutionary measures. Additionally, she discusses implementing a tourist tax to fund local infrastructure and events, and expresses hopes of restarting work on the White Rose station in Leeds. Brabin also addresses her recent diplomatic trip to Brazil focusing on climate issues.



