Eye health care needs to become a priority 6th June 2018 I was delighted to attend an APPG parliamentary reception on Eye Health and Visual Impairment to hear more about its report following an inquiry into health... Westminster News
A boost for local post offices in Thirsk and Malton 20th December 2017 It’s good news that the government has today announced £370 million to extend opening hours, cut queue times and protect rural branches of local post offices... Westminster News
The Prime Minister promises her support for more investment in Northern Infrastructure 1st November 2017 Today, in Prime Minister’s Questions, I took the opportunity to press Mrs May on the Government’s historic commitment to have a fairer distribution on... Westminster News
Keeping the pressure up to resolve the ‘sleep-in’ issue 16th September 2017 This week I raised the issue of ‘sleep-in’ payments with both the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, and the First Secretary of State, Damien Green. These are... Westminster News
Another step forward for my Parental Bereavement Bill 14th September 2017 I’ve had a very positive meeting with Treasury Minister, Margot James, about my Parental Bereavement Bill which is due to come before the House for its Second... Westminster News
Backing British Farming with pride 13th September 2017 I was delighted to be able to support Back British Farming Day today . The whole farming industry is hugely important to my constituency and to the country as a... Westminster News
The Prime Minister lends her support to my campaign for more funding for Antibiotic Research 13th September 2017 At a meeting with the Prime Minister today, Mrs May, pledged to support my campaign for more funding to fight antibiotic resistance. The Prime Minister fully... Westminster News
Tenant Fee Ban? Yes, but how will we enforce it? 7th September 2017 I have given a lot of thought to the whole issue of banning tenant fees. After all, I am the co-founder, Chairman and principal shareholder in a lettings and... Westminster News
Re-election to the Communities and Local Government Committee 6th September 2017 I am deeply honoured to have been re-elected by fellow MPs to the Communities and Local Government Committee. This is a Committee which covers a whole range of... Westminster News