Overview

• Luke Campbell, representing Reform UK, has been elected as the first-ever mayor of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority with 48,491 votes (35.82%).
• The former Olympic boxing champion defeated Liberal Democrat Mike Ross, who received 37,510 votes (27.71%), in a competitive multi-party race.
• Campbell’s campaign focused on holding councils accountable for spending, improving the regional bus network, and securing additional funding for the area.
• The new mayoralty follows a devolution agreement granting the region £13.3 million annually, with Campbell set to oversee public transport, infrastructure, and economic development.
• Campbell, who retired from professional boxing in 2021, expressed gratitude to voters and pledged to work hard to deliver for the community.