Opinion

Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper, Jonathan Reynolds, Bridget Phillipson and Wes Streeting listen to the Prime Minister. PIC: Ian Vogler/PA Wire

Labour is wrecking the economy - YP Letters

From: Peter Neal, Oxford Court, Cleethorpes.

America is suffering from political dysfunction - William Cooper

The combination of America’s tribalism, social media and political structure whips up a pulsating fr...

Farmers drive their tractors through a dry and dusty field. PIC: James Hardisty

People should enjoy the countryside but they need to take extra care due to the ...

There are few better ways to spend the Bank Holiday weekend than by taking a walk through the glorious countryside in God’s Own County. Everyone should be encouraged to get outdoors and make the most of the good weather in the region. It is not only good for the individual’s mental and physical wellbeing, but also good for the rural economy.

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We have a moral duty to help those in trouble - YP Letters

From: Gareth Robson, Kent House Road, Beckenham.

Cyber attacks on supermarkets show why we can’t ditch cash - Sarah Todd

It was shocking to see at first hand the empty supermarket shelves following the recent cyber attack...

Lord Blunkett with Yorkshire's Labour Mayors.

Government can recognise Yorkshire’s potential - Henri Murison

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Political pragmatism is key to reviving the economy

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking after Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local polls. PIC: PA/PA Wire

Nigel Farage is hardly delivering value for money as an MP - YP Letters

Columnists

A woman's hand presses a key of a laptop keyboard. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Leaders in politics and business are not ready for the AI revolution - Angharad ...

As artificial intelligence transforms nearly every facet of our economy and society, one thing is becoming abundantly clear: our political and business leaders must rise to meet this change of era defined not just by innovation, but also by immense responsibility.

Angharad Planells

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during a press conference on the Immigration White Paper. PIC: Ian Vogler/PA Wire

Why we need a more contributory-based system for skilled migration - Ryan Shorth...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks on the phone to US President Donald Trump. PIC: Alberto Pezzali/PA Wire

Imports of cheap meat threaten farmers - Andrew Vine

Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to a housing development. PIC: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Government is on a collision course with the countryside

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (right) greets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. PIC: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire

Why the trade deal with the EU should be welcomed

A school safety zone sign. PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Council’s home-to-school transport policy reeks of hypocrisy

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives to attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. PIC: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Labour is not saying enough about social mobility - Jayne Dowle

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage after the party made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local polls. PIC: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Should we be giving control of councils to an inexperienced party? - YP Letters

State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords. PIC: Henry Nicholls/PA Wire

The House of Lords needs much wider reform - YP Letters

A boat in front of the offshore wind farm in Withernsea. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Threat to climate is not being taken seriously - YP Letters

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage after Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local polls. PIC: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Councils need support now more than ever - YP Letters

More Opinion

MoneyHelper

Planning your next trip? Don’t forget your travel insurance to protect your heal...

Putting down your dog: saying goodbye to a four-legged friend for the first time has turned out to be more difficult than I thought, writes editor of The Yorkshire Post James Mitchinson in his Editor's Newsletter

Taking your best friend to say goodbye forever isn't easy

A farmer busy levelling his field. PIC: James Hardisty

Strike a deal with the EU to help our farmers - David Skaith

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage after the party made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local polls. PIC: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Nigel Farage as PM? Be careful what you wish for - Andy Brown

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. PIC: Ben Whitley/PA Wire

Labour would be unwise to ignore concerns over disability benefits cuts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

The chess game that is the war in Ukraine enters its next phase - Patrick Mercer

Little Germany from up above. PIC: Stevie Campbell Creative

Heritage restoration coming to life in Bradford - Kamran Rashid

Christa Ackroyd says recycling is good for the soul, planet and wallet

'Recycling appeals to the Yorkshire in me' - Christa Ackroyd

Aysgarth Falls, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire almost dry due to low spring rainfall. PIC: James Hardisty

The irony of calling on us to save water - David Behrens

Water dripping out of a kitchen tap. PIC: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Dry spell means the public will once again have to make sacrifices

Farmers harvest wheat in fields. PIC: Tony Johnson

Work with farmers not against them to ensure food security

Staff on a NHS hospital ward. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

The Government is punishing social care for its own immigration failures - Sue C...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during a press conference on the Immigration White Paper. PIC: Ian Vogler/PA Wire

Care workers key to easing burden on the NHS - Daxa Patel

Members of the National Farming Union's Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign place pre-loved farming toys outside the QEII Centre in London. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

The Government needs to rethink the family farm tax

Health Secretary Wes Streeting doing media interviews outside BBC Broadcasting House in London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Social care needs proper funding - Ros Altmann

Photo from the social media site X of Jonathan Goodacre of passengers at Stansted Airport following an IT issue which caused disruption and delays. PIC: Jonathan Goodacre/PA Wire

Stansted Airport IT problems are another warning sign - Ismail Mulla

Andrew Norfolk, meeting the then Duchess of Cornwall. Here, editor of The Yorkshire Post pays tribute to Andrew who has died, aged 60. (photo: PA)

Andrew Norfolk: we can never thank him enough

Drax Power station has a biomass opportunity with the United States of America (photo: PA)

Drax: US biomass opportunity could be a significant net zero milestone

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