Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Actress, Writer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Batley, Yorkshire, England |
Latest News about Tracy Brabin
07/07/2026
Brabin visited Marsden Moor after wildfires damaged the area. The visit highlighted concerns about increasing wildfire risk and the need for restoration efforts in the countryside.
27/05/2026
Brabin signed an order with Wrightbus for 193 electric buses for West Yorkshire. The deal was presented as part of the region’s transition to cleaner public transport and formed part of her broader transport agenda.
30/09/2025
Tracy Brabin announced plans to run for a third term as Mayor of West Yorkshire during a Labour Party conference speech. She said the decision was driven by her commitment to improving transport, including bus reform and progressing a tram system for the region.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British Labour Co-op politician and former actress who has been the Mayor of West Yorkshire since 10 May 2021. First woman to serve as a metro-mayor. Previously Member of Parliament for Batley and Spen from 2016 to 2021. |
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| Political Party | Labour Co-op |
| Current Position | Mayor of West Yorkshire |
| Position Start Date | 10/05/2021 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'4" (1.63 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Loughborough University |
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| Degree | BA in Drama |
| Graduation Year | 1982 |
| Postgraduate | MA in Screenwriting from London College of Communications |
Personal Life
| Background | Grew up on a council estate, had free school meals, first in family to attend university |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Richard Platt |
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| Marriage Date | 07/2005 |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Acting |
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| Writing |
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| Political Career |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-brabin-80224615 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played The Queen in Big Finish Bernice Summerfield audio story The Kraken's Lament | |
| 2. Appeared in Sainsbury's supermarket commercials | |
| 3. Won Batley and Spen seat following the murder of Jo Cox in 2016 by-election | |
| 4. Resigned as MP after winning 2021 West Yorkshire mayoral election, triggering by-election won by Kim Leadbeater |