The Yorkshire Post Says: Yorkshire cannot afford to be cast aside in wake of Brexit

The devolution debate is even more significant because of Brexit.
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Though individuals have differing views on the opportunities and uncertainties that exist, Yorkshire cannot afford to be marginalised.

Exports are vital to the future of the region’s economy while it is EU grants, as the IPPR North think-tank points out, that have helped to fuel the green energy industry and driven forward the regeneration of cities like Hull.

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It’s all the more reason for Yorkshire to have the right leadership in place.

This region’s agenda, and interests, needs to be championed with the vigour that the likes of Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham are demonstrating when it comes to London and Greater Manchester respectively.

It’s the same with the devolved nations. The battle for infrastructure investment will be even more hard-fought in the years to come. And it’s also important that partnership opportunities here are developed.

Could, for example, Sheffield’s pioneering work on advanced manufacturing assist Siemens in Hull? If anything, Brexit means Yorkshire will have to become even more strategic in its political outlook.