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
Leaked HBOS report increases pressure for full public inquiry for banking sector 15th May 2018 My recent revelations of new evidence of another banking scandal at HBOS adds fresh impetus to the push for a full public inquiry into concerns raised against... Local News
Apologies are not enough - Grenfell must never happen again 14th May 2018 I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that there are to be two additional members of the Grenfell Tower panel, with relevant qualifications to ensure that... Local News
Will’s Bill is on its way to the Lords 11th May 2018 I’m delighted that my Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill has passed through the Report Stage and had its Third Reading in the House of Commons today and... Local News
I will fight on to help White Horse volunteers 11th May 2018 I will continue to lend my support to the White Horse Association which has agreed to meet the Forestry Commission to try to find a way forward so they can... Local News
Tour de Yorkshire - a great day for all 8th May 2018 The sun was shining all over North Yorkshire on Saturday as over 100 participants in the Tour de Yorkshire cycled 112 miles from Richmond to Scarborough... Local News
Energy price cap should be in place later this year 4th May 2018 It’s great news that a Bill to cap energy prices has passed through the House of Commons this week and is expected to become law before next winter. It will... Local News
Heathrow's third runway would be good news for North Yorkshire business 1st May 2018 Heathrow’s planned expansion would bring up to £12 billion in economic benefits to Yorkshire. That was the message at a briefing today in Parliament which I... Local News
Openreach continues to ignore residents 28th April 2018 Despite a longstanding campaign to connect twelve remaining properties in Tholthorpe to superfast broadband, I was astounded to hear from residents today that... Local News
Urgent action required to ensure that businesses, consumers and investors are treated fairly 24th April 2018 In today’s Westminster Hall debate on the regulation of independent financial advisers (IFAs), I called upon the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to create a... Local News
