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
North York Moors Railway launches 'Love your Railway' Campaign 23rd August 2021 I'm pleased to support ‘Love Your Railway’, the national campaign spearheaded by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and supported by over 50 heritage railway... Local News
The situation in Afghanistan 16th August 2021 The situation in Afghanistan is deeply concerning and I have already been speaking to ministers and colleagues in advance of Wednesday's recall debate. The... Westminster News
Update on vaccinations in Thirsk and Malton 11th August 2021 North Yorkshire as a whole now has 88% of adults who have had a first dose and almost 80% who have had their second dose. 74% of the 18 – 29 age group have had... Local News
Farming Minister meets with North Yorkshire farmers 5th August 2021 Farming Minister, Victoria Prentis MP and I met with a diverse group of local farmers this week to discuss a range of concerns including the new payment... Local News
Zzoomm Full Fibre Network comes to Thirsk 4th August 2021 I welcome the news that Zzoomm Full Fibre broadband has come to Thirsk. This means Thirsk residents and businesses will be connected directly by fibre optic... Local News
Boundary Commission Response 2nd August 2021 Please find below a copy of my response to the Boundary Commission's proposals for Thirsk and Malton. You can also download a copy at the bottom of this page... Local News
Farmers raise concerns about new payment scheme 30th July 2021 Today I facilitated a meeting providing local farmers and stakeholders to question the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and Defra officials about the new Future... Local News
Thirsk and Malton MP meets with ‘The Time is Now’ group and local councils on climate change 27th July 2021 This week I met with local council representatives as part of the Climate Coalition’s ‘The Time is Now’ campaign. Representatives from Hambleton, Ryedale and... Local News