Backing Bedale's small business heroes 1st May 2026 I have raised concerns with North Yorkshire Council following enforcement action involving the Hansom Restaurant in Bedale. As I understand it, the issue... Local News
Protecting jobs, communities and moorlands 27th April 2026 Game shooting in rural North Yorkshire is a vital part of the local economy and way of life. It sustains jobs from gamekeepers and beaters to hauliers, shops... Local News
MP leads talks with key stakeholders on Hunmanby Gap 27th April 2026 For five years, the hole at Hunmanby Gap has raised serious concerns — from restricted public access to ongoing flooding, subsidence, and even the risk of... Local News
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
Why I’m Fighting Shotgun Licensing Changes 2nd March 2026 I have reiterated my strong opposition to the Government’s proposed changes to shotgun licensing, which I believe risk causing serious harm to rural communities... 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