RAF Linton-on-Ouse to close by 2020 - a sad day 24th July 2018 I am saddened at today’s announcement of the closure of RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The RAF has confirmed that it would vacate Linton-on-Ouse by 2020 with pilot... Local News
Two weeks paid leave for bereaved parents soon to become law 19th July 2018 My Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill has successfully passed through the House of Lords Committee stage with no amendments and is expected to have its... Local News
MWJP examination: Consultation on Select Committee on Planning Guidance on fracking - Report 17th July 2018 I have today written to the Inspector of Planning Services at North Yorkshire County Council to make clear my support of the Minerals and Waste Joint Plan (MWJP... Local News
TransPennine Express promises to take immediate action to improve its services 12th July 2018 TransPennine Express says it is introducing a number of changes to improve its service following a meeting in which I conveyed the extreme frustration felt by... Local News
Giving businesses access to justice 11th July 2018 Today, as Co-Chair of the All-Party Group of Fair Business Banking, I launched my report ‘Fair Business Banking for All’ in which I call for a new Financial... Local News
MP’s report calls for local shale gas planning decisions and national guidelines 5th July 2018 I welcome the conclusions of a select committee report into planning guidance for fracking which calls for national guidelines to control development and... Local News
Highways England takes action to make the A64 at Crambeck safer 2nd July 2018 I’m pleased to be able to report that Highways England is developing substantial proposals for the realignment of the existing footways and kerbs, new... Local News
Sport is a great way to tackle loneliness 29th June 2018 I was delighted to be invited to play Boccia and New Age Curling with members from a network of ‘Primetime’ groups at Husthwaite village hall today. It’s a... Local News
Highways England plans to extend speed limit zones through Rillington 28th June 2018 Highways England is to prioritise reducing speeds through the village of Rillington on the A64 to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Following... Local News
