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Today’s snow storms did not stop a group of Ryedale farmers from meeting me to discuss the unique challenges faced by farmers in upland areas. The host for the...

The Digital Secretary, Matt Hancock, has agreed to consider my proposals for fixed wireless alternatives to fibre broadband. My proposals would offer an...

Today Police Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, and I met Police Minister, Nick Hurd, to ask for government support towards the cost of policing the fracking...

The message from the Chancellor’s first Spring Statement today was clear. There is light at the end of the tunnel as far as austerity is concerned and Philp...

I was shocked and appalled to learn that, as a county, North Yorkshire has more confirmed incidents of raptor persecution than any other county in England. This...

The shale gas debate at Lady Lumley's School in Pickering last night with campaigner, Mike Hill, provided me with a welcome opportunity to listen and respond to...

Today, I was delighted to welcome Orbit, a not for profit housing provider, to the House of Commons where it launched its latest report, Happy Healthy Starts –...

Apprenticeships are a great opportunity for young people to learn a skill whilst they work, earn some money and maybe get a job at the end of the experience. I...

The Government has set out its proposals for the Agriculture industry post Brexit and is appealing to anyone who will be affected to take part in a consultation...