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
Statement regarding Linton-on-Ouse asylum reception centre 14th April 2022 I have recently met with the Immigration Minister following the announcement the RAF site at Linton-on-Ouse will be used as an asylum seeker accommodation and... Local News
Supporting the export of North Yorkshire's tech leaders 8th April 2022 Brilliant to visit Zetechtics this week in Amotherby, part of a range of high precision engineering organisations we have here in Thirsk and Malton. They carry... Local News
MP calls on Chancellor to extend sanctions regime 6th April 2022 I have written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak this week to urge action to close a loophole in our current sanctions on Russia. An extension to the sanctions... Westminster News
Pickering riding ahead as key Yorkshire cycling destination 6th April 2022 I was pleased to be welcomed by Big Bear Bikes’ and Dalby Forest Cycle Hub’s Managing Director David Beeley today in Pickering, an electric cycling and mountain... Local News
Pickering meeting highlights need for action on dentistry issues 5th April 2022 I was pleased to meet with Dr. Isobel Greenstreet at Pickering Dental Health Practice and appreciate being able to see the practice in action. We discussed the... Local News
Resisting Lords Amendment 80 is levelling down, not up 30th March 2022 My speech during the Health and Care Bill debate. The Government’s decision was to resist Lords amendment 80, which I could not support. In my view, this was a... Speeches in Parliament
Package to transform education in North Yorkshire announced 28th March 2022 Following on from the previous announcement regarding ‘Education Investment Areas’, today’s Schools White Paper has gone further and announced that North... Westminster News
Thirsk scores funding for sports improvements 28th March 2022 I'm thrilled Hambleton District Council has received £511,912 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for a new football pitch, as well as £25,000 for... Local News
