Emma Hardy becoming a Parliamentary Under-Secretary is big news for Hull
Celebrating Emma Hardy's new role in Government and a quick look at the unique landscape of Hull West and Haltemprice
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If like me, you live in the Kingston upon Hull West & Haltemprice constituency and supported the Labour Party in the General Election last week, you too will be celebrating something. A few days ago, our Member of Parliament, Emma Hardy was announced as Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Despite now having one of the longest job titles in politics, it’s a proud moment for us all in Hull. It’s a weird area - we have a Liberal Democrat-led City Council and three Labour MPs, and the Conservatives tend to do surprisingly poorly here.
In the General Election last week, Emma increased her vote share by 13% and secured a healthy majority (17,875 votes) with Reform UK’s Julie Peck coming second with 8,896 votes. I’m sure I speak for many in our area when I say that Reform UK coming second in all three of our constituency seats is far from ideal.
I live very close to the boundary where the East Riding of Yorkshire Council area starts. Literally, if I threw a stone from my house, it would cross the boundary. I think this gives people in my surrounding area a unique perspective on the issues facing urban and rural areas in our constituency.
Emma Hardy’s appointment in DEFRA is a proud moment for our local area. It reflects her dedication to her constituency, and the trust we have placed in her. As she takes on this new challenge, I’ll personally be extending my support to her and wish her the very best in her new role.