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
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
Another great idea for recycling paper cups 5th April 2018 I’m all in favour of any new initiatives to recycle or cut down on our use of plastic which is why I welcome an innovative new recycling scheme for paper cups... Local News
Staff at Deansfield Court get the praise they deserve 4th April 2018 I was so pleased to have been invited to Deansfield Court in Norton to meet the staff after a constituent praised the “brilliant care” given to her mother... Local News
Taking delivery of a 650-strong petition against extremist anti fracking protesters 3rd April 2018 Today I received a 650-signature petition calling for an end to the presence of anti-fracking protest camps in the area. The petition calls on the relevant... Local News
UK ban on ivory sales is great news 3rd April 2018 I welcome the proposed ban on Ivory sales announced today by DEFRA Secretary, Michael Gove. The ban will be the toughest in Europe and amongst the toughest in... Local News
A study of dangerous crossing points on the A19 in North Yorkshire will be completed by June this year 29th March 2018 Highways England today assured Rishi Sunak, my parliamentary colleague from Richmond and me that a study into the dangerous crossing points on the A19 will be... Local News
I will fight on to keep the former Lambert Hospital for community use 28th March 2018 I am bitterly disappointed that NHS Property Services have decided to go ahead with the sale of Lambert Hospital in Thirsk, despite being presented with two... Local News
Closing Northallerton Magistrates’ Court might create more problems than it solves 27th March 2018 Today’s Westminster Hall debate gave me the opportunity to raise my concerns over the proposed closure of Northallerton Magistrates’ Court. Closing magistrates’... Local News
