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
Time to scrap Stamp Duty on family homes 16th March 2026 New analysis has found that under plans set out by the Conservative Party, families in North Yorkshire could save £3,606 when moving home. Housing has become... Westminster News
Op-ed: Don't tax tourists! 11th March 2026 There are few places in Britain quite like York and North Yorkshire. From the medieval streets and ancient walls of York to the sweeping landscapes of the North... Opinions
Calling for an urgent investigation into heating oil price rises 10th March 2026 I have joined more than 50 Conservative MPs in calling for an urgent investigation into the heating oil market after worrying reports that families are being... Westminster News
Why I’m Fighting Shotgun Licensing Changes 2nd March 2026 I have reiterated my strong opposition to the Government’s proposed changes to shotgun licensing, which I believe risk causing serious harm to rural communities... Local News
Backing a New Deal for Young People 27th February 2026 I’m proud to support the Conservatives’ New Deal for Young People under Kemi Badenoch to back young people here in Thirsk and Malton and restore fairness to the... Westminster News
NY MPs stand against Mayor's proposed Tourism Levy 26th February 2026 I have today written jointly to Mayor David Skaith to make clear my firm opposition to the proposed Tourism Levy currently under consideration by the York and... Local News
MP Calls for fair funding for Malton’s Palace Cinema 24th February 2026 I have written to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport urging Ministers to reconsider the exclusion of cinemas from the recent £1.5bn capital... 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
