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The system of direct payments and new controls on pesticides were amongst the main concerns raised at my Farmers Forum in Thirsk today. Some farmers told me...

Today I met with Health Minister, Lord O'Shaughnessy, who has lent his support to our campaign to secure the former Lambert Hospital in Thirsk for the community...

At the APPG for Poverty today, which I chaired, we agreed to launch an inquiry into the effect of the poverty premium on low income families. The poverty...

I welcome the swift action that Highways England has taken to close the gap in the central reservation on the A19 which led to the death of an 83 year old...

Fantastic news for Filey! The route of the world famous Tour de Yorkshire is to go through the seaside town for the very first time next year. Day Three will...

I am working with Hambleton District Council, campaign groups and local GPs to make sure that the Lambert Hospital site is saved for community use, including...

This evening I had the opportunity to catch up with some of the local farming community after attending a Christmas Carol Service at Thirsk Farmer’s Auction...

The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, has today brought a new direction before Parliament clarifying the processes...

It was great to be invited to meet disability campaigner, Zack Kerr, who was in Parliament today, to present a petition with more than 100,000 signatures. Zack...