The Tories ousted Ed Balls and the Liberal Democrats managed to return two seats, but otherwise this region was a low-scoring draw for the main parties.
Immigration control, more jobs, new homes – and the “big, open and comprehensive offer” that this Government can make to voters in its first hundred days.
The region, which the Yorkshire Post argues should have its own Minister, is the scene of intense campaigning.
Party members are united in their expectation that every Conservative MP must back the boundary reform proposals when they come to Parliament.