Key achievements for the people of Thirsk and Malton Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 Delivering a Fairer Deal for Thirsk, Malton & Filey As your MP, I’ve always fought to make sure our part of North Yorkshire gets its fair share — and while there’s more to do, we’ve made real progress. From saving vital local services to securing major investment in infrastructure, I’ve worked hard to stand up for our towns, villages and rural communities. Local Wins Linton-on-Ouse Victory After... Local News
MP welcomes partial u-turn on Family Farm Tax 24th December 2025 I welcome the Government’s announcement that, from April 2026 – when changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief are due to be introduced – the tax... Westminster News
MP calls for rethink on business rates changes impacting racing yards 22nd December 2025 I have written to the Chancellor alongside parliamentary colleagues, Nick Timothy MP and Lee Dillon MP, to raise serious concerns about planned changes to the... Westminster News
Calling for more wildfire support for farmers 17th December 2025 I am deeply disappointed that the Government has confirmed it will not provide specific financial support to farmers and businesses devastated by the recent... Local News
MP backing high streets this Small Business Saturday 6th December 2025 I’m urging everyone across Thirsk and Malton, York and North Yorkshire to get out and back our local businesses this Small Business Saturday. The message is... Local News
Labour must axe their cruel Family Farm Tax 22nd November 2025 I’ve been fighting Labour’s cruel Family Farm and Business Tax from day one - both here in North Yorkshire and in Parliament. Locally, I’ve held packed-out... Local News
Conservative MPs join forces to call out unlawful developments 17th November 2025 I've joined my Conservative colleagues in raising the alarm over a growing pattern of unlawful development taking place on rural and greenfield sites across the... Westminster News
Why we must cut taxes to boost small business 14th November 2025 Walk through the market square in Malton, the independent shops in Thirsk or the along the seafront in Filey, and you will see something far more important than... Articles
MP backs family businesses amid proposed Inheritance Tax changes 4th November 2025 I was delighted to attend a parliamentary reception celebrating the vital contribution of family businesses to local communities and the UK economy. The event... Westminster News
Conservative plans to abolish stamp duty worth £3250 in Thirsk & Malton 30th October 2025 Stamp duty is an un-Conservative Tax. The Conservative Party’s plan to scrap Stamp Duty for the family home is a moral good, and an economic good. Our plans... Westminster News
