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
A64 safety improvements begin soon 16th August 2019 I am delighted that work to make the A64 safer around Crambeck and Rillington are due to start in September. I have been campaigning with Councillor Caroline... Local News
Backing plans for a Northern Budget 15th August 2019 Today I am calling on the Government to prioritise spending on infrastructure in the North in the spending review later this year. This investment is long... Local News
Throwing my hat in the ring for high profile parliamentary job 5th August 2019 I shall be seeking nominations for the prestigious chairmanship of the Treasury Select Committee when the House of Commons returns in September. It is widely... Local News
Claudia’s Law comes into force today 31st July 2019 I am delighted that families whose loved ones have disappeared or are missing can now access and control their financial affairs thanks to a new law which I... Local News
Giving Power to the Northern Powerhouse 30th July 2019 The Prime Minister’s commitment to ”injecting some pace” into Northern Powerhouse rail is great news for the North. I will do everything I can to ensure it... Local News
Let us all unite behind our new PM 24th July 2019 Today we will have a new Prime Minister. Boris Johnson’s victory, by two to one, came as no surprise to anyone. I voted for him because I believe we need a... Local News
Welcoming independent report into emergency care at the Friarage Hospital 23rd July 2019 An independent report into emergency services at Northallerton’s Friarage hospital has concluded that there was a sound case to make changes earlier this year... Local News
Supporting a community bank in Pickering 20th July 2019 I am delighted that Barclays has chosen Pickering as the first of ten pilot community branches across the UK. The aim of the trial is to keep the last bank in... Local News
Government must act more quickly to prevent another Grenfell-grade disaster 18th July 2019 Urgent action to reform the building and fire safety regime is needed. I am deeply concerned that the Government is still not doing enough to remove dangerous... Local News