The Queen’s Speech. 21st June 22nd June 2017 Today’s Queen's Speech was dominated by legislation to deliver Brexit over the next two years. In a low-key event, Her Majesty announced 27 new bills, including... Westminster News
Tragedy at Grenfell Tower 16th June 2017 This terrible tragedy has traumatised the entire nation. Our thoughts are with all those directly affected and our thanks must go once again to our superb... Westminster News
Proposed New Planning Rules for Shale Gas 7th June 2017 I have worked closely with North Yorkshire County Council to develop their Draft Minerals and Waste Plan, which offers significant protection to our precious... Westminster News
The General Election 19th April 2017 In politics today surprises, it seems, are the order of the day. The Prime Minister’s announcement this week was a whopper. No one saw it coming, and certainly... Westminster News
Tackling poverty with the True Living Wage 10th April 2017 When we talk about poverty in the UK today, we rarely mean the level of malnutrition and squalor of previous centuries. In fact, it may come as a surprise to... Westminster News
The PM pledges to review the devastating impact of changes to the cost of sleep-in care 28th March 2017 Kevin Hollinrake is urging ministers to find an urgent solution to the impact of the national living wage on sleep-in shifts in the care sector. Mr Hollinrake... Westminster News
MP pays tribute to all involved in the Guardianship Bill 24th March 2017 The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill is one step closer to becoming law today when it passed through its Third Reading in the House of Commons. The Bill... Westminster News
A tragic day in Westminster 23rd March 2017 It was an ordinary Wednesday at Westminster. Then, suddenly, everything changed. The Houses of Parliament were surrounded by police, fire and ambulance... Westminster News
Malton and Filey Food Festivals 21st March 2017 Producers from Malton and Filey food festivals wowed Parliament with samples of their delicious products at a special food event today. The Jubilee rooms were... Westminster News