Candidates for the 2024 West Midlands mayoral elections

The West Midlands mayoral race is heating up with Andy Street hoping for re-election. Street promises to focus on creating jobs, improving transport, and expanding affordable housing. <br /><br />Challenging him is Richard Parker of the Labour party. Parker accuses Tory leadership of hindering the region's progress and commits to combating low pay, rogue landlords, crime, and pushing for a publicly controlled transport system.<br /><br />Representing the Lib Dems, Sunny Virk claims many in the region feel poorer under current leadership. Virk advocates for affordable homes as well as the need for reliable public transport.<br /><br />Green Party candidate, Siobhan Harper-Nunes, with two decades of charity work under her belt, focuses on serving disadvantaged communities and accelerating action on climate change. <br /><br />The election, just under two months away, is anticipated to have a substantial impact on the future direction of the West Midlands.