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
No reprieve for RAF Linton on Ouse 2nd February 2021 I am deeply saddened that efforts to find a last minute reprieve for RAF Linton on Ouse have failed. I have held a number of meetings with the Defence Secretary... Local News
Four North Yorkshire schools awarded Academy status 1st February 2021 It’s fantastic news that, from today (February 1st), three primary schools in my constituency have been made Academies as part of the newly formed Ryedale... Local News
North Yorkshire MP urges employers join the Kickstart Scheme 1st February 2021 I am today urging businesses in Thirsk and Malton to sign up to the £2 billion Kickstart scheme, which is designed to give young people at risk of long-term... Westminster News
UC uplift would require tax increase says MP 1st February 2021 There is a compelling case to continue the £20 Universal Credit uplift following an evidence-based report from an all-party group of MPs and Peers which I co-... Westminster News
Pickering’s Hungate Centre must be kept for community use 27th January 2021 I am committed to fight tooth and nail to ensure Hungate Centre in Pickering is retained for use by local organisations and groups. It was originally built and... Local News
Open Covid 19 Zoom Meeting 27th January 2021 Covid 19 has dominated our lives for 10 months and each and every one of us has been affected. If you have a question about how we are going to emerge from the... Local News
Terrific effort to limit damage from Storm Christoph 25th January 2021 I want to thank everyone involved in the tremendous effort to prevent serious flooding in Malton, Norton and Old Malton at the weekend. Teams from the... Local News
Setting the record straight 25th January 2021 There have been a number of inaccurate reports in the papers about my office expenses for 2019-2020. When IPSA published last year’s expenses £23,478 was... Westminster News
Taskforce sets goal to end pollution from storm overflows 22nd January 2021 I am very pleased that, having supported a Private Members Bill to clean up Britain’s rivers, new objectives to prevent damage from storm overflows have been... Westminster News
