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
Supporting calls for bailiffs regulatory reform 10th January 2019 This week, I have added my support for regulatory reform for bailiffs. On Wednesday 9th of January, a Westminster Hall debate was held in Parliament where I... Local News
Universal credit reform is important, but so is getting it right 8th January 2019 I was pleased to have had the opportunity today to raise concerns in Parliament about the payment system for universal credit. In Thirsk and Malton some of my... Local News
A brighter future for fishing in Filey 7th January 2019 I am delighted that the Environmental Agency has confirmed that, from the start of this week, fishermen can have an extra two months to fish for sea trout in... Local News
Yorkshire women win big at Wembley 3rd January 2019 Congratulations to three Yorkshire women who took top awards in the finals of the National Business Women's Awards 2018 at Wembley. It’s always brilliant... Local News
Let’s unite in the face of the most important political year of our lifetimes 20th December 2018 If we agree on nothing else, perhaps we can all agree that few of us have ever experienced such political turmoil. As we go into the Christmas break, Parliament... Local News
Calling for a freeze in TransPennine rail fares 19th December 2018 TransPennine rail services are disgraceful. That’s what I told a Westminster Hall debate today. I think the situation has got worse not better. Despite promises... Local News
An extra £2.5m for children’s services in North Yorkshire is great news 19th December 2018 I am absolutely delighted that there is to be more money for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in my constituency over the next... Local News
Finding a solution to Easingwold’s car parking problems 14th December 2018 It’s clear that car parking in Easingwold has reached a crisis point and it’s time we found a solution. The town is often log-jammed with cars whose drivers... Local News
£40m cash boost for Scarborough hospital is great news 12th December 2018 I am delighted that Scarborough hospital is to receive an extra £40 million to expand the Emergency Department. The money will be spent on providing a rapid... Local News
