Labour MEPs try to block Brexit 9th October 2017 I am outraged that two Yorkshire & The Humber Labour MEPs effectively tried to block Brexit by voting against moving on to the next stage of the negotiations... Local News
We must protect the future of rural communities 4th October 2017 A recent survey showed that rural homes are now 20% more expensive than those in urban areas, making it very difficult for young people to get on the rural... Local News
Local Authorities must sort out their ‘Local Plans’ as a matter of urgency 3rd October 2017 The Government has made good progress in house building. I was delighted to have had the opportunity to make this point at a fringe meeting in Manchester... Local News
Great News- £400 million boost for transport in the North 2nd October 2017 At the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester today, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced a £400million government investment in new rail and road... Local News
Listening to farmers’ concerns at my first farmers’ forum 29th September 2017 One of the great privileges of being an MP is that I can meet a wide variety of people, listen to their concerns and try to help them find answers. Today I met... Local News
Supporting the Dementia Community Roadshow Bus 29th September 2017 I paid a visit to the Dementia Roadshow Bus today in Easingwold to find out more about its services. The bus is run by the Alzheimer’s society and is aimed at... Local News
A fantastic achievement by Malton and Norton volunteers – well done! 27th September 2017 It’s great news to hear that the volunteers of the Riverside Group for the Malton & Norton Area Partnership (MNAP) have secured over £90,000 to refurbish walks... Local News
North Yorkshire Fire Service makes a U-turn on its TRV policy 25th September 2017 I am absolutely delighted that North Yorkshire Fire Authority is to reverse its policy on the minimum number of officers needed to crew the new Tactical... Local News
I will not rest until North Yorkshire’s fire service is safe again 19th September 2017 Today I met with the Chairman of North Yorkshire’s Fire Authority to make it clear that I would not rest until recent changes to the fire services are reversed... Local News