The North unites for India trade mission

Pictured, from left to right, are North East mayor Kim McGuinness; mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard; mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin; and mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith

A landmark trade mission will see senior leaders from across the North of England travel to India together for the first time, aiming to boost trade, investment and international collaboration.

The delegation, taking place from 12 to 16 October under The Great North banner, will bring together civic leaders, businesses, universities and regional partners from Liverpool City Region, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire, the North East, and Cheshire and Warrington.

Announced as the UK-India Free Trade Agreement comes into force, the visit is being described as the UK’s first joint mayoral-led trade mission to India and the first major regional response to the deal.

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