Time for the United Kingdom to move forward 30th December 2020 I very much welcome the UK-EU free trade agreement, the first that the EU has ever reached based on zero tariffs and zero quotas. It is excellent news for... Local News
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2021 24th December 2020 I wish all my constituents a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2021 from me and all of us in my office. Local News
Our national endeavor must continue, but all things must, and will, pass – my Christmas message 23rd December 2020 2020 has been a long hard year but, as it draws to a close, we must take heart from fact that the first Covid vaccination programme in the world has begun and... Local News
North Yorkshire receives £1.5 million to support vulnerable children and families 18th December 2020 The additional £1.5million allocated to North Yorkshire County Council will allow families in Thirsk and Malton, struggling to afford food and essentials over... Local News
Covid vaccine by invitation only underway in Thirsk and Malton 16th December 2020 I am delighted that the Covid vaccination programme has begun in Thirsk and Malton at three separate GP sites in the constituency. More GP practices will be... Local News
Local businesses should take advantage of the the Kickstart Scheme 8th December 2020 Today I am urging small employers and sole traders in my constituency to provide work placements to unemployed people aged 16-24 under the government’s... Local News
Ensuring Ampleforth College gets a fair hearing over safeguarding concerns 30th November 2020 I have been working with the Head Teacher of Ampleforth College, Robin Dyer and the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, to try to find a... Local News
Thirsk and Malton goes into Tier 2 26th November 2020 All three local authorities in Thirsk and Malton (Ryedale, Hambleton and Scarborough) are to be in Tier 2 from Wednesday 0001hrs on December 2nd. I am... Local News
Fairer deal for the North at last 25th November 2020 Today’s Chancellor’s Spending Review has committed in cash the funding needed to narrow the North South divide which has put his constituency and other parts of... Local News