Guest of honour was Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, who told the audience: “I know what the last year has been like for so many of you.

“The trials, tribulations, abuse and hate. Yet, you always come out with a smile, always come out strong.

“On behalf of the council and city I want to thank you for all you do in our community, for being there in rain or sunshine. I know about your resilience.”

Speaking about her father who died at the age of 50, she said that he told her he had chosen the name Abigail as in Hebrew it means ‘father’s joy'.

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