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
Environment Agency agrees to review Filey Blue Flag beach test 2nd October 2018 I welcome the news that the Environment Agency (EA) has agreed to review the way it judges whether Filey should be given the prestigious Blue Flag beach status... Local News
At last! Major upgrade of York Outer Ring Road finally gets the go ahead 1st October 2018 I am delighted that the York Outer Ring Road is one of five schemes announced by the Secretary of State, Chris Grayling, in his Conference Speech today as part... Local News
Supporting Filey’s bid for a Blue Flag 28th September 2018 I will do everything I can to help support Filey to get the prestigious Blue Flag back. The Blue Flag scheme acts as a guarantee to tourists that a beach or... Local News
Challenging Barclays over closure of last bank in Filey 26th September 2018 I am deeply disappointed that Barclays is to close the one and only remaining bank in Filey. In a bid to save the branch I met with representatives from the... Local News
Better access for the disabled at Thirsk station 21st September 2018 It’s time something was done to improve access for disabled people at Thirsk Station. It currently has no disabled access to the station itself or between... Local News
Major review into rail franchising is good news 20th September 2018 I am confident that the review into the future of rail services, following the delays and cancellations on the East Coast and across the North after the... Local News
Amendments to TransPennine Express timetable from December 2018 17th September 2018 I welcome the improvements that TransPennine Express is planning to introduce to its services from December following delays and cancellations throughout the... Local News
My Parental Leave and Pay Bill receives Royal Assent 13th September 2018 I am proud and deeply honoured that my Parental Leave and Pay Bill, which will give grieving parents the right to paid bereavement leave has received Royal... Local News
Speaking out against changes to planning rules for fracking 12th September 2018 This is an issue which concerns me greatly and I know worries many constituents. So I was pleased to have been able to make my views heard in a special... Local News
