Key achievements for the people of Thirsk and Malton 28th 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... Local News
NY MPs stand against Mayor's proposed Tourism Levy 26th February 2026 I have today written jointly to Mayor David Skaith to make clear my firm opposition to the proposed Tourism Levy currently under consideration by the York and... Local News
MP Calls for fair funding for Malton’s Palace Cinema 24th February 2026 I have written to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport urging Ministers to reconsider the exclusion of cinemas from the recent £1.5bn capital... Local News
The Plough Inn, Fadmoor: a village pub revival on TV 30th January 2026 Brilliant news for The Plough Inn, Fadmoor. After 14 years closed, this much-loved community pub is back in the spotlight with Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue with Jon... Local News
An update on North Yorkshire Police 29th January 2026 Following my constituents case as outlined here. Local News
MP challenges irrational policing of constituent burglary 24th January 2026 I was contacted by a farming family in my constituency after a highly concerning police visit to their home. The family had reported an attempted burglary after... Local News
Rural areas once again shortchanged by Government 16th January 2026 Rural communities like North Yorkshire are once again being short-changed by a local government finance settlement that is fundamentally unfair. Independent... Local News
Funding secured for Thirsk station accessibility 15th January 2026 I’m delighted to confirm that funding has now been secured for the installation of lifts at Thirsk railway station, meaning the project will move straight into... Local News
Our best farmland is for food not for solar 14th January 2026 I'm launching a campaign for food not solar. Here's why: If we want Britain to lead in the industries of the future, from artificial intelligence... Local News