Op-ed: A ban on social media for under-16s. It’s happening, and it’s overdue. 30th June 2026 For months, I and my Conservative colleagues have pressed the Government to do what most parents in Thirsk and Malton, and across the country, have been crying... Opinions
Op-ed: Don’t gamble with rural Yorkshire’s racing 3rd June 2026 Yorkshire’s flat racing season is in full swing with meetings at Thirsk on Friday and York the following weekend. Horse racing sums up what makes this region... Opinions
Op-ed: Why energy security can't wait 10th April 2026 My op-ed for the York Press this week. As I write this, a ceasefire has thankfully been agreed between the US and Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen... Opinions
Op-ed: Don't tax tourists! 11th March 2026 There are few places in Britain quite like York and North Yorkshire. From the medieval streets and ancient walls of York to the sweeping landscapes of the North... Opinions
Op-ed: Calling on the Government for wildfire support 2nd February 2026 My op-ed for the Farmers Guardian published 2.02.26. Last summer, wildfires raged across Langdale Moor, scorching the landscape and exposing a deeper truth... Opinions
