Key achievements for the people of Thirsk and Malton Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 Delivering a Fairer Deal for Thirsk, Malton & Filey As your MP, I’ve always fought to make sure our part of North Yorkshire gets its fair share — and while there’s more to do, we’ve made real progress. From saving vital local services to securing major investment in infrastructure, I’ve worked hard to stand up for our towns, villages and rural communities. Local Wins Linton-on-Ouse Victory After... Local News
Abolishing Stamp Duty could save Thirsk & Malton families £3250 13th April 2026 New analysis shows that families in Thirsk and Malton could save £3,250 when moving home under Conservative plans to abolish stamp duty on the family home. As... Westminster News
Op-ed: Why energy security can't wait 10th April 2026 My op-ed for the York Press this week. As I write this, a ceasefire has thankfully been agreed between the US and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen... Opinions
Visiting Pickering Guns amid concerns on licencing changes 3rd April 2026 I recently visited Pickering Guns to speak directly with local business owners about growing concerns over proposed changes to firearms licensing. Britain... Local News
Third English Whisky Day a success for North Yorkshire businesses 2nd April 2026 I was delighted to welcome the English Whisky Guild (EWG) back to Parliament on 25 March for the now well-established English Whisky Showcase in the Jubilee... Westminster News
Labour’s fuel tax rise to hit rural communities hardest 23rd March 2026 I am joining Kemi Badenoch in sounding the alarm about the damaging impact Labour’s planned fuel tax increases will have on rural communities like those I... Westminster News
Campaign: No Community Should Miss Remembrance Day 23rd March 2026 Remembrance Day is one of the most important moments in our national calendar, when communities come together to honour the service and sacrifice of our Armed... Westminster News
The Conservative Plan for local communities 19th March 2026 My appearance on BBC Breakfast this morning explaining what's at stake in this year's local elections. Media
Time to scrap Stamp Duty on family homes 16th March 2026 New analysis has found that under plans set out by the Conservative Party, families in North Yorkshire could save £3,606 when moving home. Housing has become... Westminster News
Op-ed: Don't tax tourists! 11th March 2026 There are few places in Britain quite like York and North Yorkshire. From the medieval streets and ancient walls of York to the sweeping landscapes of the North... Opinions
