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
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
Supporting North Yorkshire farmers 12th September 2018 I was proud today to wear my wheat-pin badge today in support of British farming at Back British Farming Day in Westminster. Farming is the bedrock of the UK’s... Local News
Calling for urgent action on our rail services 12th September 2018 In a Westminster Hall debate on TransPennine rail travel and delays I appealed for more joined up thinking and a far more collaborative approach between Network... Local News
Why is the regulator protecting RBS – instigator of the greatest banking scandal in Britain’s history? 10th September 2018 Over the last ten years, we have witnessed the most disgraceful, shameful episode in British banking’s 500-year history. Despite persistent and strenuous... Local News
The Chancellor signals his support for an independent dispute Financial Services Tribunal 5th September 2018 I am very encouraged that the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, who I met today has confirmed that he is looking carefully at detailed proposals to provide a more... Local News
Banging the drum for the North 4th September 2018 At today’s APPG for Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, of which I am Co-Chair, Treasury Minister, Robert Jenrick, was clear that more work is needed to tackle... Westminster News
Fighting to keep the last local bank in Filey open 3rd September 2018 I am extremely disappointed to learn of Barclay’s decision to close their branch in Filey on 7th December 2018. This is the last brick and mortar bank branch... Local News
Calling on the Transport Secretary to intervene over continued disruption on TransPennine Express 3rd September 2018 I am deeply concerned that passengers using the TransPennine Express to and from Manchester, Leeds, York, Malton, Filey and Scarborough through my constituency... Local News
