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
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 6th April 2020 It’s only April and yet 2020 has already been an extraordinary year. Whatever your age, whether you are in work, retired, self- employed, in education or in a... Westminster News
Temporary closure of Easingwold Post Office 4th April 2020 I am very disappointed that Easingwold Post Office has closed because of the coronavirus. I am pressing the Post Office to find alternative arrangements for the... Westminster News
Big improvements to business finance scheme 3rd April 2020 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered once again following the concerns we raised with him about the new Coronavirus Business Loans Interruption Scheme... Westminster News
Testing for coronavirus 3rd April 2020 The Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, has unveiled a plan to dramatically ramp up Coronavirus testing so that by the end of this month 100,000 tests... Westminster News
Commercial rents during the coronavirus crisis – do I have to pay in full? 2nd April 2020 I have had a number of inquiries about commercial rents from those who are struggling to meet this cost, even if they are in receipt of a business rate grant... Westminster News
Can I continue to work? 31st March 2020 We are getting lots of businesses and tradespeople asking us whether they can continue to go to work. Indeed, we have been told of instances where the police... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Q&A 30th March 2020 How does it work? Any large or small employer can apply to put workers on temporary leave or “furloughed” status. The government will then pay them cash grants... Westminster News
Emergency support for self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a multi-billion package of support for self-employed people to enable them to carry on doing business. He described... Westminster News
Do you need help with shopping? 26th March 2020 I appreciate that this is a difficult time for many people and, in particular, those people who are elderly and vulnerable and may have to be at home for 12... Local News
