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NUJ Leeds and West Yorkshire

Do you work in the media, PR or publishing? The National Union of Journalists is here for you.

Our Leeds and West Yorkshire branch represents hundreds of student, freelance and staff journalists, including at the BBC, ITV, Iconic Media, Newsquest, Channel 4, PA Media and Reach.

We hold regular branch meetings and socials here in West Yorkshire, with a mixture of in-person and online activities.

NUJ member Andrew Bibby from Hebden Bridge, left, is in animated conversation with Michael Meadowcroft, right, at the celebration of the centenary of an NUJ branch in Leeds in October 2006.
Former MP Michael Meadowcroft addressing a Liberal Democrat conference in the Bournemouth International Centre.
What is the future of local news? This was the theme of a panel discussion at our branch AGM.
TIDAL WAVES: Ofcom's headquarters beside Southwark Bridge in London. Picture © Jim Linwood, cc-by-2.0
IN NAME ONLY? The latest Ofcom licence lets BBC managers replace all Radio Leeds' local output with programmes from elsewhere for much of the day. Picture: (c) Adam Christie, 2012.
A selfie with Andy Walker in the foreground and Katie Hall sitting along from him on a wooden pew, while Barry White leans his crossed arms on the end of the pew and also looks towards the camera
June 2026
Jun 10
10 June 2026
Brewery Wharf Tavern,
3 Brewery Place
Leeds, LS10 1NE

Join us for our next branch social, this time in Leeds. Socials are an opportunity to meet and chat without any of the branch business getting in the way! It's […]

Free
July 2026
Jul 08
08 July 2026
Zoom,

All branch members are welcome - and encouraged - to join this online branch meeting. Read the full agenda and reports in the Members' Area (login required).

September 2026
Sep 09
09 September 2026
Zoom,

All branch members are welcome - and encouraged - to join this online branch meeting. Read the full agenda and reports in the Members' Area (login required).