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
It’s all sweet in the sugar industry 23rd January 2018 I was delighted to attend a jointly sponsored NFU Sugar and British Sugar Parliamentary reception today on the ‘Homegrown Sugar Success Story’. In addition to... Local News
Local school bus services must be kept going 22nd January 2018 I am very sad that one of North Yorkshire’s bus operators, Stephensons of Easingwold, has gone into liquidation and will therefore not be able to deliver its... Local News
Mental health and transport are top priorities for young people 20th January 2018 The main topics for discussion at the Yorkshire & Humber Youth Parliament meeting today were mental health and improving public transport. I was hugely... Local News
We must support our farmers and champion British food says local MP 20th January 2018 I spent a very interesting morning today at pig farmer Richard Lister’s farm, near Thirsk, discussing a range of issues including the implications of Brexit for... Local News
Addressing the crisis of confidence between our small businesses and our banks 18th January 2018 I spoke in the House of Commons debate today on the RBS Global Restructuring Group and SMEs which focussed on what can be done to address the injustice suffered... Local News
Welcoming the Encephalitis Society to Parliament 17th January 2018 Today, I was delighted to welcome the Encephalitis Society to Parliament to raise awareness of this devastating condition. Encephalitis is an inflammation of... Local News
Transport for the North’s vision for the future is just the ticket 16th January 2018 I fully support Transport for the North’s Draft Strategic Transport Plan which proposes a 50% increase in funding and investment for the North of England. This... Local News
All the gaps on the A19 are being reviewed following the tragic accident which killed an 83 year old pensioner. 16th January 2018 Highways England is currently conducting a feasibility study on the whole stretch of the A19 to decide which gaps need closing to make the road safer for... Local News
United at last and closer than ever to our own devolution deal 12th January 2018 Today I chaired a very upbeat and constructive meeting of the APPG for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire held outside Westminster in one of the City of York’s... Local News
