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
Listening to farmers’ concerns at my first farmers’ forum 29th September 2017 One of the great privileges of being an MP is that I can meet a wide variety of people, listen to their concerns and try to help them find answers. Today I met... Local News
Supporting the Dementia Community Roadshow Bus 29th September 2017 I paid a visit to the Dementia Roadshow Bus today in Easingwold to find out more about its services. The bus is run by the Alzheimer’s society and is aimed at... Local News
A fantastic achievement by Malton and Norton volunteers – well done! 27th September 2017 It’s great news to hear that the volunteers of the Riverside Group for the Malton & Norton Area Partnership (MNAP) have secured over £90,000 to refurbish walks... Local News
North Yorkshire Fire Service makes a U-turn on its TRV policy 25th September 2017 I am absolutely delighted that North Yorkshire Fire Authority is to reverse its policy on the minimum number of officers needed to crew the new Tactical... Local News
I will not rest until North Yorkshire’s fire service is safe again 19th September 2017 Today I met with the Chairman of North Yorkshire’s Fire Authority to make it clear that I would not rest until recent changes to the fire services are reversed... Local News
Ryedale School goes from strength to strength 19th September 2017 I was delighted to have had the opportunity to be shown the plans for the extension at Ryedale School today. The new extension will include nine additional... Local News
Changes to North Yorkshire fire service could cost lives says MP 18th September 2017 I’m very worried about plans to introduce new appliances for North Yorkshire Fire Service and I have appealed to North Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer and North... Local 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
