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
Unprecedented measures for unprecedented times 20th March 2020 Today the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak announced a range of extraordinary measures to keep people apart to... Westminster News
Parents with these key jobs can continue to send their children to school 20th March 2020 If your work is critical to the COVID-19 response, or you work in one of the critical sectors listed below, and you cannot keep your child safe at home then... Local News
Schools will close from Friday for an indefinite period 19th March 2020 Schools and exams From tomorrow all state schools will close until further notice. Children of key workers and the most vulnerable will be allowed to attend... Local News
We will do whatever it takes to support businesses and jobs 18th March 2020 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has pledged a further £350 billion package – that’s the equivalent of 15 percent of GDP – to support people and businesses. I know... Local News
Coronavirus update 17th March 2020 In the first of the Prime Minister’s daily coronavirus briefings Mr Johnson announced that the Government is changing course in its efforts to keep the country... Local News
A Budget for security today and prosperity tomorrow 11th March 2020 I welcome today’s Budget which promised a £30 billion package to help the economy to respond to coronavirus whilst investing in infrastructure, the NHS and... Local News
A64 carriageway to be earmarked for dualling 11th March 2020 The long awaited A64 dual carriageway between the Hopgrove roundabout and Barton Hill has been included in the investment period 2025 -2030 (RIS3) it has been... Local News
£1 billion deal for ‘Shared Rural Network’ to improve mobile coverage goes ahead 9th March 2020 I am delighted that a scheme to extend mobile coverage in hard-to-reach rural areas making poor mobile phone coverage a thing of the past has been given the... Local News
Seeking a coal supply solution for heritage railways 6th March 2020 I will be working with ministers, North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the wider heritage railway sector to find a viable replacement for their current coal... Local News
