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
Major improvements to the Barton Hill junction completed 22nd June 2018 It’s great news that the improvements to the Barton Hill junction on the A64, which involved alterations to the former crossroads to become a staggered junction... Local News
Energy Minister promises tighter regulations for decommissioning of shale sites 22nd June 2018 Energy Minister, Claire Perry, has confirmed that all operators who apply for hydraulic fracturing consent will have to demonstrate that they can fund any... Local News
Draft report reveals allegations of serious bank malpractice 22nd June 2018 The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fair Business Banking, which I co-Chair, has published the draft Project Lord Turnbull report, which makes serious... Local News
Prime Minister recognises two outstanding North Yorkshire volunteers 22nd June 2018 I am absolutely delighted that Tony Jameson-Allen and Chris Wilkins have won Points of Lights awards for their ‘Sporting Memories’. Tony and Chris, from... Local News
Lambert Hospital secured for permanent community use 19th June 2018 It is absolutely fantastic news that the former Lambert Hospital has finally and permanently been secured for community use. Over the past few months I have... Local News
More money for our local hospitals and health services 19th June 2018 I very much welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that by 2023-24 there will be an extra £20.5 billion pounds for the NHS, which is the equivalent of an... Local News
Prime Minister awards outstanding Yorkshire volunteer 15th June 2018 Congratulations to Bernard Simpson for winning a special award from the Prime Minister for his support for ‘Yorkshire Air Ambulance’. Bernard has been a... Local News
Working together to support peaceful protests, lawful business activities and local life 14th June 2018 Following concerns raised by protestor groups and local residents whose lives had been adversely affected by protests about shale gas exploration, I was pleased... Local News
Joining forces to find a broadband solution for hard-to-reach areas 14th June 2018 I have been joined by eight colleagues representing rural constituencies where superfast (30 Mbps) broadband coverage is below 85 per cent to urge Openreach to... Local News
