Trade and Agriculture Commission established 10th July 2020 As a result of the concerns raised by myself and other MPs and the food and farming sector, the Government has established a Trade and Agriculture Commission... Westminster News
£30 billion plan for jobs 8th July 2020 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement today will provide a massive boost to the hospitality and tourist sector across Thirsk and Malton which has been... Westminster News
Championing Community Energy 2nd July 2020 I am delighted that the pressure group Power for People has joined 187 MPs, including myself, to campaign for the Local Electricity Bill in Parliament. The Bill... Westminster News
Backing an ambitious energy efficiency programme to support jobs and cut household bills 26th June 2020 I am giving my full support to an energy efficiency programme which could support nearly three hundred jobs and cut household energy bills in the constituency... Westminster News
July 4th – Open for Business 24th June 2020 I am delighted that the Prime Minister has announced that, from July 4th, we can reduce the two metre rule to one metre which means that thousands of businesses... Westminster News
Easing the lockdown for the shielded 23rd June 2020 There’s some good news today for the 2.2 million people, including many in Thirsk and Malton, who have been shielding and who have been self-isolating for three... Westminster News
When will our pubs, bars and restaurants open? 16th June 2020 Our area is blessed with some fabulous hostelries, which are so vital to our way of life and to our visitor economy. I am very hopeful that, from July 4th, the... Westminster News
Self-Employment Support Scheme and Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extensions 1st June 2020 I am delighted that the Chancellor has announced plans to extend the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and clarified the steps to extend the... Westminster News
Coronavirus Community Support Fund opens today 22nd May 2020 I pay tribute to all the charities and social enterprises which have played such a vital role meeting the needs of vulnerable people affected by the current... Westminster News