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
Detailed survey into what can be done to improve safety at Crambeck is underway 11th January 2018 Highways England is undertaking a detailed survey of the A64 near Crambeck where four people lost their lives last summer. Today, I met with HE representatives... Local News
Sign up now to keep Thirsk and Malton clean 10th January 2018 Today I attended the Great British Spring Clean parliamentary lunch with Keep Britain Tidy. We were reminded of the success of the first “Clean for the Queen”... Local News
Cash payments to farmers guaranteed for a ‘number of years’ beyond 2021 4th January 2018 I welcome the guarantees made by the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, to farmers- in cash terms- for a number of years beyond the planned post-Brexit... Local News
When the going gets tough, the tough get going – looking back over a challenging year 23rd December 2017 Politics, this year, has had more twists and turns than some of the country lanes in my constituency. As we prepare to hang up our Christmas stockings, it’s as... Articles
A boost for local post offices in Thirsk and Malton 20th December 2017 It’s good news that the government has today announced £370 million to extend opening hours, cut queue times and protect rural branches of local post offices... Westminster News
More flexibility for North Yorkshire Police funding 20th December 2017 It’s good news that North Yorkshire police is able to receive a substantial £4.4m increase in police funding. The Home Office is enabling PCCs to increase their... Local News
A reprieve for Lambert Hospital 20th December 2017 I am delighted that NHS Property Services has agreed to suspend the sale of the former Lambert Hospital in Thirsk, pending a review of existing medical services... Local News
Listening and acting on farmers’ concerns at my latest Farmers’ Forum 15th December 2017 The system of direct payments and new controls on pesticides were amongst the main concerns raised at my Farmers Forum in Thirsk today. Some farmers told me... Local News
Making progress to secure Lambert Hospital for the community 14th December 2017 Today I met with Health Minister, Lord O'Shaughnessy, who has lent his support to our campaign to secure the former Lambert Hospital in Thirsk for the community... Local News
