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Whitby area councillors were among those from across Yorkshire and the Humber and senior Conservative Party volunteers from the north, attending a summer reception at Number 10, Downing Street.

The central London event was to acknowledge the contribution they make to local communities throughout the region.

Among the guests who visited the iconic building, which serves as both an office and a home, were Councillors representing the areas of Harrogate, Ryedale, Scarborough and Whitby.

Seamer’s North Yorkshire representative Cllr Heather Phillips said: “It was such a privilege to attend the reception and to be recognised for the hard work that many of us on the ground do to serve our residents and to stand up for our communities.”

From left: Cllrs George Jabbour, Phil Trumper, Heather Phillips and Andy Paraskos holding We are Yorkshire posters outside 10 Downing Street.

Whitby Cllr Phil Trumper added: “I was delighted to have had the opportunity to speak directly with our Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, during the event at No 10.

“It was a great experience.

"We even had the chance to meet Larry, the famous cat of Downing Street.”

Scarborough and Whitby councillors in visit to 10 Downing Street