KEIGHLEY'S MP has met with businesses at a networking event hosted by Keighley College.

Kris Hopkins and representatives from more than 40 companies attended the gathering, organised by Keighley Business Improvement District, (BID) as part of a series to promote local enterprise and encourage closer working relationships.

Mr Hopkins addressed attendees before answering questions on a wide range of topics including transport and infrastructure, Brexit and the proposed waste to energy incinerator at Marley.

He said: “The event provided an excellent platform for businesses to network with each other, and I congratulate Keighley BID manager Paul Howard for putting it together. It was terrific to see so many prominent business people in attendance.

“Keighley College, as hosts for the evening, have a strong offering for local businesses, and this was a good opportunity to showcase their first class facilities.

“It is vital that we promote our businesses and provide strong opportunities for our young people.

"Bringing local firms and the college together in this way helps towards achieving that aspiration.”

Business interested in finding out about future events or becoming more involved with Keighley BID should go to discoverkeighley.co.uk for more details.