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
Why the poor pay more for everyday goods and services 12th December 2017 At the APPG for Poverty today, which I chaired, we agreed to launch an inquiry into the effect of the poverty premium on low income families. The poverty... Local News
Highways England takes prompt action to improve A19 safety 7th December 2017 I welcome the swift action that Highways England has taken to close the gap in the central reservation on the A19 which led to the death of an 83 year old... Local News
2018 Tour de Yorkshire will include Filey 5th December 2017 Fantastic news for Filey! The route of the world famous Tour de Yorkshire is to go through the seaside town for the very first time next year. Day Three will... Local News
Former Lambert Hospital should be kept for the local community. 5th December 2017 I am working with Hambleton District Council, campaign groups and local GPs to make sure that the Lambert Hospital site is saved for community use, including... Local News
A farmers’ Christmas get together 3rd December 2017 This evening I had the opportunity to catch up with some of the local farming community after attending a Christmas Carol Service at Thirsk Farmer’s Auction... Local News
Fracking Consent to be required for all shale gas operations 30th November 2017 The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, has today brought a new direction before Parliament clarifying the processes... Local News
Supporting a campaign for more Changing Places facilities 29th November 2017 It was great to be invited to meet disability campaigner, Zack Kerr, who was in Parliament today, to present a petition with more than 100,000 signatures. Zack... Local News
Visit from Thirsk Rotary Club 28th November 2017 It was a pleasure to welcome Thirsk Rotary Club to Parliament today. A group of 20 members, from both Thirsk and Malton and the neighbouring Richmond... Local News
An opportunity to unite behind the Northern Powerhouse for the whole of the North 27th November 2017 Today I attended the launch of the APPG for the Northern Powerhouse, for which I am delighted to have been elected Co-Chair. This is a cross party group, made... Local News
