MP kicks off hunt for most loved Thirsk & Malton pub Tuesday, 8 April, 2025 Here I'm launching my competition for the best pub in the Thirsk and Malton constituency as part of my wider campaign to 'Save our Local'. Pubs are facing a raft of challenges and we must support them more than ever as we move into the summer months. As former small business owner, Minister of State for Business – where I was responsible for the wellbeing of our pubs – and most importantly as... Local News
Pushing for safety improvements for A19 29th May 2024 A19 update 👇 I recently met with National Highways for an update on safety improvements to the A19. In August 2023, safety improvements were completed to each... Local News
Key achievements for the people of Thirsk and Malton 28th May 2024 Some of the Things We’ve Achieved So Far A Fairer Deal for Thirsk, Malton & Filey Linton on Ouse: After many months of campaigning with some fantastic and hard... Local News
Thirsk station selected for vital accessibility funding 24th May 2024 The Access for All (AfA) programme was launched in 2006 by the Department for Transport to address the issues faced by disabled passengers and passengers facing... Local News
Bringing a community bus back to Filey 16th May 2024 Update 16 May At the weekend I met with Mayor Jacqui Houlden-Banks, Cllr Sam Cross, Sue Cowan and Colin Galway. We had a constructive conversation where we... Local News
Government action means cleaner rivers for North Yorkshire 3rd May 2024 I’m pleased that Yorkshire Water is set to invest £797m in network improvements. They have cited they “understand concerns regarding discharges to waterways... Local News
Gazette monthly column: The bravery of the whistleblower 3rd April 2024 Please find below my monthly piece for the Malton Gazette on the bravery of whistleblowers: "The bravest man I’ve ever known.” A description of Sergei Magnitsky... Opinions
MP will press for Kirby Misperton postal services to remain 25th March 2024 I've been informed by the Post Office that Kirby Misperton's branch is due to close next month - Monday 8th April. I completely understand this is a huge blow... Local News
Plans to cut puppy smuggling in Thirsk and Malton 15th March 2024 Dog lovers in Thirsk and Malton will soon be assured about the health and welfare of their puppies thanks to a proposed new law. Plans for a new law to prevent... Westminster News
Time to balance the benefits of smartphones 6th March 2024 Please find below my monthly piece for the Malton Gazette on the dangers of smartphones: Almost half of British teenagers feel that they’re addicted to social... Opinions
