Speaking up for our rural economy in grouse debate 30th June 2025 I was keen to speak in the debate on grouse shooting because this issue is incredibly important to Thirsk and Malton — the place I’ve lived all my life. Beyond... Westminster News
Statement on Assisted Dying Bill passage 20th June 2025 Today, the Assisted Dying Bill passed its stage in the House of Commons. This is a deeply personal issue, both for myself and my constituents. I want to thank... Westminster News
MPs Urge Pause on Chinese Embassy Plan Amid Spying Concerns 26th May 2025 As Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, I have today raised serious concerns about the Government’s handling of the proposed... Westminster News
Continuing to push for cross-party collaboration on A64 21st May 2025 Alongside fellow MPs Tom Gordon and Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP, we've received a response from Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood regarding the long-awaited A64... Westminster News
MP marks 10 years since election 7th May 2025 It's been the honour of my life to serve as your MP for the past 10 years. Here's to many more years and always working for the people of our great county. Westminster News
Rebuilding trust after tough local election results 2nd May 2025 Aside from a stunning win by Paul Bristow in Cambs and Peterborough and some decent results including by elections and Buckinghamshire and Northumberland, these... Westminster News
MP calls out Labour's catastrophic mess in Birmingham 31st March 2025 As part of my role as Shadow Local Government Secretary, I'm calling out Labour’s mess in Birmingham: bins uncollected, rats rampant, a city in chaos. Westminster News
Spring Statement Analysis 26th March 2025 My thoughts on the Spring Statement: The Chancellor is either clueless or oblivious to what drives the economy; private enterprise. She inherited the fastest... Westminster News
Gerry McMahon's well deserved Community Pub Award win 7th March 2025 Gerry McMahon who was behind the saving of The Plough at Fadmoor by turning it into an Asset of Community Value has been crowned PubAid’s ‘Community Regular... Westminster News