The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, was hosted by West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce (WNYCC) for a meeting today (Friday, November 22).

The meeting, held at the offices of law firm Schoefield Sweeney in Leeds, covered a range of topics, including growth plans, the budget, care sector issues, manufacturing and international trade opportunities, infrastructure, regional connectivity, and changes to the planning system.

Also discussed was "how Yorkshire can be a key catalyst for the wider economy," according to a WNYCC spokesperson.

Attendees included Victoria Wainwright of Azets; Adam Brickell of Flutter; Leeds Chamber vice president Aqila Choudhry; Amanda Beresford of Schoefield Sweeney; Leeds Chamber president Chris Black; WNYCC CEO James Mason; and WYNCC head of policy Mark Casci.

Mr Mason said: "It was a pleasure to host the chancellor today.

"The West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce exists to work alongside the private and public sector and the wide-ranging discussion was a fruitful one."