The Chancellor signals his support for an independent dispute Financial Services Tribunal 5th September 2018 I am very encouraged that the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, who I met today has confirmed that he is looking carefully at detailed proposals to provide a more... Local News
Fighting to keep the last local bank in Filey open 3rd September 2018 I am extremely disappointed to learn of Barclay’s decision to close their branch in Filey on 7th December 2018. This is the last brick and mortar bank branch... Local News
Calling on the Transport Secretary to intervene over continued disruption on TransPennine Express 3rd September 2018 I am deeply concerned that passengers using the TransPennine Express to and from Manchester, Leeds, York, Malton, Filey and Scarborough through my constituency... Local News
Making the most of new National Planning guidelines to build more affordable homes in Thirsk and Malton 30th August 2018 I believe that the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) offers significant opportunities to modify current local planning policies to provide new... Local News
Excellent Community Care for North Yorkshire in Norton 23rd August 2018 I was delighted to have been invited to meet people using Acorn Community Care in Norton, the staff who look after them and business owners, Chris and Ruth... Local News
Securing the long-term future of Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind 22nd August 2018 Following my meeting with the mental health charity, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind, and the local CCG, I’m delighted that they have agreed to work... Local News
Seventeen gaps on the A19 could be closed says new report 16th August 2018 I welcome a report commissioned by Highways England which has concluded that up to 17 gaps in the central reservation of the A19 in North Yorkshire could be... Local News
Protecting our ancient woodlands benefits us all 16th August 2018 It was a pleasure to have been invited to visit the Robson Spring Wood at Sproxton to see the woodland for myself in all its natural beauty. The three woods... Local News
Unemployment is at its lowest level for over four decades 14th August 2018 Figures out today show that the number of people claiming benefits in Thirsk and Malton is down 24 per cent since 2010 when the Conservatives took office... Local News