Joining forces to find a broadband solution for hard-to-reach areas 14th June 2018 I have been joined by eight colleagues representing rural constituencies where superfast (30 Mbps) broadband coverage is below 85 per cent to urge Openreach to... Local News
We did it - all 42 miles! 11th June 2018 Last weekend, my wife Nikki, son Charlie and I joined ten others on the Lyke Wake Walk to raise money and awareness for Sands, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death... Local News
From Holy Island to Rome….. 8th June 2018 Today I caught up with Farndale constituent Stuart Nelson at Castle Howard where he took a break from his 1850 mile journey from Holy Island to Rome in aid of... Local News
Policing Minister takes delivery of anti-fracking petition 6th June 2018 Today I met with Policing Minister, Nick Hurd, to hand over a 650 signature petition calling for an end to the presence of anti-fracking protest camps in the... Local News
Making progress with Lambert Hospital 6th June 2018 Over the last few weeks we seem to have made good progress to ensure that Lambert Hospital stays in community use. I am working very closely with Hambleton... Local News
Getting in training for a 42 mile Charity Walk 4th June 2018 This weekend I started training for next week’s 42 mile Lyke Wake Walk to raise money and awareness for SANDS, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity. This... Local News
My tribute to Barry Dodd CBE 31st May 2018 I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Barry Dodd in a helicopter accident and my thoughts and deepest condolences go to his wife, Frances, and his... Local News
Eat, drink and be merry in Malton 26th May 2018 What a fantastic day it was today in Malton for the town’s 10th food festival. The sun shone on our picturesque market town, packed with local people, visitors... Local News
Leaked HBOS report increases pressure for full public inquiry for banking sector 15th May 2018 My recent revelations of new evidence of another banking scandal at HBOS adds fresh impetus to the push for a full public inquiry into concerns raised against... Local News