West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin vows to "champion" region at COP26 during climate change rally

By Daniel Sheridan
Published 6th Nov 2021, 15:10 BST
Updated 6th Nov 2021, 15:10 BST
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West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin vowed to "champion" the region at COP26 and called on leaders from across the world "to step up" in addressing climate change issues.

Speaking at a climate change rally in Millennium Square on Saturday afternoon prior to her expected attendance at the summit, Mayor Brabin said the Glasgow event "must be remembered as the summit of climate delivery, not climate delay".

The event was one of a host across the country, with thousands lining the streets of Leeds to demand action.

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The COP26 Coalition is a global coalition of civil society groups, organised in Glasgow by TUC Scotland and Friends of the Earth Scotland.

The Mayor was speaking at a rally in Millennium Square. Pic: JPIThe Mayor was speaking at a rally in Millennium Square. Pic: JPI
The Mayor was speaking at a rally in Millennium Square. Pic: JPI

The West Yorkshire hub has members from every West Yorkshire District, from Trade Unions and Trades Councils, the Friends of the Earth Network, XR groups, Our Future Leeds, Just Transition Wakefield and more.

On November 6, the groups gathered at noon to "demand action from global leaders" and to "ensure that people and the planet are protected".

Thousands of activists joined together in Millennium Square to chant for change and make their voices heard.

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