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
Meet Plasticus and why this whale is making a serious point 7th February 2018 This whale, Plasticus, which is made up of a quarter of a ton of plastic equating to the amount that enters our oceans every second, arrived outside Parliament... Local News
Shortening the fishing season in Filey would be bad news 6th February 2018 I have met local fishermen in Filey, including Rex Harrison who is pictured above, to discuss the Environment Agency’s proposals to stop the fishing season... Local News
A momentous anniversary – one hundred years since women got the vote 6th February 2018 Today – one hundred years ago – a highly significant law was passed which changed democracy in the UK for ever. The 1918 Representation of the People Act gave... Local News
Superfast broadband widely extended, but more to do in Thirsk and Malton 5th February 2018 I welcome the news that 83.9 per cent of premises in Thirsk and Malton now benefit from superfast broadband. This has been delivered as part of the Government’s... Local News
The heart-rending loss of 3-month old Timothy shows why my Parental Bereavement Bill is needed. 2nd February 2018 Click here for the full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-42894374/p… Local News
MPs share their poignant stories in support of my Parental Bereavement Bill 31st January 2018 I was touched that there were so many MPs, personally affected by the loss of their child, prepared to share their stories at the Committee stage of my Parental... Local News
We must tackle drug resistant infections globally 31st January 2018 It was good to see so many of my parliamentary colleagues at today’s AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) roundtable in Westminster and I was pleased to welcome some... Local News
Exporting is Great and now is the time to start 26th January 2018 It was good to see the Exporting is Great roadshow in Malton today offering advice to businesses thinking of exporting abroad. Leaving the EU will open up many... Local News
Honouring the memory of those killed during the Holocaust 24th January 2018 I was proud today to sign the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment and so pledging my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who... Local News
