Being the Mayor of Doncaster is the greatest privilege of my life.

Full statement

I was born in Askern where my dad worked at the local colliery, and I have lived and worked here all my adult life. Doncaster is a special place that deserves a Mayor who is trusted to deliver for local people.

Under my leadership, I have:
- Kept Doncaster Council Tax the lowest in Yorkshire and one of the lowest rates in the country
- Delivered new council housing for Doncaster families
- Secured a deal to reopen our airport which will bring thousands of jobs
- Delivered record investment in our Leisure Centre's, with more on the way
- Improved educational outcomes and opportunities for our young people such as our University Technical College

I am passionate about Doncaster and I work hard every day for our borough now City of Doncaster

Before getting involved in politics, I worked for over 30 years in the public sector as an accountant. This experience has helped me steer the council through difficult cuts whilst protecting frontline services and growing our economy. Only an experienced and trusted Mayor can drive us forward and see what we can achieve this time with a Labour Government.

Doncaster has incredible potential. From our airport and traditional industries of rail, manufacturing and engineering to modern technology and innovation such as Hybrid Air Vehicles, Digital Arena and AI. I have a trusted track record and a plan to continue delivering for Doncaster, working with business and the Team Doncaster partnership. I will always fight for the best deal for our communities, for our city, and for our Doncaster.

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