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
Let’s all get behind the National Living Wage 31st October 2017 It was an honour to host a Living Wage event in Parliament today and I was pleased to see so many of my colleagues there. The good news is that we have 3600... Local News
Environment Agency tells Third Energy to ensure there are no more unpleasant odours. 30th October 2017 I have today been reassured by the Environment Agency (EA) that an unpleasant odour in Kirby Misperton village was not a gas leak, but the result of a cleaning... Local News
Meeting protestors at Kirby Misperton 27th October 2017 I paid a visit to Kirby Misperton today to meet both representatives from Third Energy and the protestors. I was shown the site and took the opportunity to re... Local News
MP welcomes PM’s decision not to apply Local Housing Allowance to supported housing 25th October 2017 I welcome Theresa May’s announcement that the Government will not apply the Local Housing Allowance cap to supported housing. I had been urging the Government... Local News
Let’s improve Universal Credit – not pause it. 24th October 2017 In a debate in the House today, I made it clear that Universal Credit does have my full support, but there needs to be some refinements. I think it's imperative... Local News
Young Labour ‘s call to withdraw from NATO is total nonsense 23rd October 2017 I was pleased to have the opportunity in the House today to invite the Secretary of State for Defence to condemn those who want us to withdraw from NATO and... Local News
My bill to support bereaved parents passes its Second reading 20th October 2017 My Parental Bereavement (Leave & Pay) Bill has had its Second reading in Parliament today. The new law, once enacted, will give employed parents two weeks paid... Local News
Minister agrees to meet to discuss Kirby Misperton cost of policing fracking to local taxpayers 20th October 2017 I am pleased that Home Office Minister, Nick Hurd, has agreed to meet the Police and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, and myself after I raised concerns... Local News
Welcome to the House of Fun! 18th October 2017 It was fantastic to welcome the Great Yorkshire Brewery, based in Cropton near Kirkbymoorside, to Parliament today. They were showing off one of their new beers... Local News
