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
Labour consults on plans to tax the Great British Holiday 12th February 2026 I am backing the Stop the Holiday Tax campaign and calling on the Government to abandon its plans for a new visitor levy on overnight accommodation in England... Westminster News
Op-ed: Calling on the Government for wildfire support 2nd February 2026 My op-ed for the Farmers Guardian published 2.02.26. Last summer, wildfires raged across Langdale Moor, scorching the landscape and exposing a deeper truth... Opinions
The Plough Inn, Fadmoor: a village pub revival on TV 30th January 2026 Brilliant news for The Plough Inn, Fadmoor. After 14 years closed, this much-loved community pub is back in the spotlight with Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue with Jon... Local News
An update on North Yorkshire Police 29th January 2026 Following my constituents case as outlined here. Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Parliament 27th January 2026 This week I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging my support for Holocaust Memorial Day and the vital work of remembering the... Westminster News
MP challenges irrational policing of constituent burglary 24th January 2026 I was contacted by a farming family in my constituency after a highly concerning police visit to their home. The family had reported an attempted burglary after... Local News
Protecting Children from the Harms of Social Media 21st January 2026 I strongly support a ban on under-16s accessing social media and the Conservative Party and I are pressing the Labour Government to back this vital measure to... Westminster News
Rural areas once again shortchanged by Government 16th January 2026 Rural communities like North Yorkshire are once again being short-changed by a local government finance settlement that is fundamentally unfair. Independent... Local News
Funding secured for Thirsk station accessibility 15th January 2026 I’m delighted to confirm that funding has now been secured for the installation of lifts at Thirsk railway station, meaning the project will move straight into... Local News
