David Skaith
British politician (born 1985)
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David Robert Skaith (born December 1985) is a British Labour and Co-operative Party politician who has served as Mayor of York and North Yorkshire since May 2024.
December 1985 (age 40)
David Skaith | |
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Skaith in 2024 | |
| Mayor of York and North Yorkshire | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Robert Skaith December 1985 (age 40) Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England |
| Party | Labour Co-op |
| Spouse | Alice Skaith |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | York St John University |
Early life
Skaith was born in December 1985.[1] He was raised in Harrogate and was a keen cricketer in his youth before studying sport at York St John University.[2][3]
Career
He moved to Brighton while his future wife studied to be a teacher before returning to North Yorkshire where he started a small business, Winstons of York menswear store, in York in 2015 and, in the same year, joined the Labour Party.[3] He also served as the chair of the York High Street Forum.[4]
Skaith resolved to get into politics after his father died during the Covid pandemic.[3] He unsuccessfully stood for election for City of York Council in May 2023 before being elected as the first-ever mayor of York and North Yorkshire in May 2024.[5][6] Campaign pledges included turning the A1237 road into a dual carriageway, expanding affordable housing and more police and police community support officers.[7]