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
MWJP examination: Consultation on Select Committee on Planning Guidance on fracking - Report 17th July 2018 I have today written to the Inspector of Planning Services at North Yorkshire County Council to make clear my support of the Minerals and Waste Joint Plan (MWJP... Local News
TransPennine Express promises to take immediate action to improve its services 12th July 2018 TransPennine Express says it is introducing a number of changes to improve its service following a meeting in which I conveyed the extreme frustration felt by... Local News
Giving businesses access to justice 11th July 2018 Today, as Co-Chair of the All-Party Group of Fair Business Banking, I launched my report ‘Fair Business Banking for All’ in which I call for a new Financial... Local News
Immediate suspension of use of surgical mesh is excellent news 10th July 2018 The decision by Baroness Cumberlege’s Medicine and Medical Devices Safety Review to suspend the use of surgical mesh for stress urinary incontinence is really... Westminster News
MP’s report calls for local shale gas planning decisions and national guidelines 5th July 2018 I welcome the conclusions of a select committee report into planning guidance for fracking which calls for national guidelines to control development and... Local News
Highways England takes action to make the A64 at Crambeck safer 2nd July 2018 I’m pleased to be able to report that Highways England is developing substantial proposals for the realignment of the existing footways and kerbs, new... Local News
Sport is a great way to tackle loneliness 29th June 2018 I was delighted to be invited to play Boccia and New Age Curling with members from a network of ‘Primetime’ groups at Husthwaite village hall today. It’s a... Local News
Highways England plans to extend speed limit zones through Rillington 28th June 2018 Highways England is to prioritise reducing speeds through the village of Rillington on the A64 to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Following... Local News
Calling for a Social Care Premium to fund personal care 27th June 2018 A cross-party inquiry by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, which I sit on, and the Health and Social Care Committee has recommended that... Local News
