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
Greater landscape and landowner protections for shale gas 20th April 2018 Energy minister, Claire Perry MP, has promised to work with the shale gas industry to find an industry-led solution to any long-term risk which might arise from... Local News
A traumatic story that speaks for itself from one of my constituents 19th April 2018 In today’s debate on the use of surgical mesh, I was privileged to represent one of my constituents who has suffered years of agony following a vaginal mesh... Local News
Still fighting for Filey Fishing 19th April 2018 I have been keeping up the pressure on Fishing Minister, George Eustice, to intervene to stop the Environment Agency going ahead with its proposals to halt the... Local News
Fly-tipping must be stopped 17th April 2018 Today I attended a Westminster Hall debate to discuss the plight of fly-tipping which is a scourge on our beautiful countryside. According to a recent Hambleton... Local News
Targetted strikes against Syria was the right decision 16th April 2018 There can be no more difficult decision for any Prime Minister to make than to commit our forces to combat. But I think that the Prime Minister was right to... Local News
The first phase of the A64 dualling on course to start in 2022 16th April 2018 The preferred route for a dual carriageway for the A64 will be announced next summer after a six weeks consultation period starting in September 2018. I have... Local News
Listening to farmers and taking up their concerns with the Minister 13th April 2018 Today I met a group of farmers in Thirsk and promised to take up their concerns with the Minister. The farmers made it clear that they have ongoing worries... Local News
Raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease 11th April 2018 Today is World Parkinson’s Day and I am very happy to help raise awareness of this difficult disease. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges... Local News
Kilburn White Horse-local volunteers should be supported not sidelined, says MP 5th April 2018 Today I had an urgent meeting with the Forestry Commission after it told local volunteers who want to be allowed to continue to look after Britain’s largest... Local News
