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
Transport Secretary steps in to review the amount of bioethanol used in petrol 23rd March 2018 The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has pledged to review urgently the use of bioethanol in petrol following my meeting with him to discuss the future of... Local News
It’s no wonder tourists love to come to North Yorkshire 21st March 2018 This week is English Tourism Week and where better to celebrate it than in the lovely constituency of Thirsk and Malton. We have so much to offer the thousands... Local News
More doctors to be trained at our local medical school at the Universities of Hull and York 20th March 2018 Today’s announcement that there is to be the biggest ever expansion of training for new doctors, including 90 new places at the Universities of Hull and York... Local News
Responding to constituents’ concerns about shale gas 19th March 2018 This month, I participated in a shale gas debate hosted by Lady Lumley's School in Pickering. I have dedicated a very significant amount of my time and money to... Local News
No wonder the Chancellor has had a spring in his step 19th March 2018 It has been a long, cold and bleak winter and I hope that you have managed to keep well and warm. At this time of year we start to look forward to the promise... Articles
Listening and acting upon the concerns of upland farmers 17th March 2018 Today’s snow storms did not stop a group of Ryedale farmers from meeting me to discuss the unique challenges faced by farmers in upland areas. The host for the... Local News
Major step forward in delivering better broadband for North Yorkshire 16th March 2018 The Digital Secretary, Matt Hancock, has agreed to consider my proposals for fixed wireless alternatives to fibre broadband. My proposals would offer an... Local News
Pressing Government for extra funds to help pay for policing in Kirby Misperton 14th March 2018 Today Police Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, and I met Police Minister, Nick Hurd, to ask for government support towards the cost of policing the fracking... Local News
The Chancellor delivers his Spring Statement with a spring in his step 13th March 2018 The message from the Chancellor’s first Spring Statement today was clear. There is light at the end of the tunnel as far as austerity is concerned and Philp... Local News
