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
Pressing Government for extra funds to help pay for policing in Kirby Misperton 14th March 2018 Today Police Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, and I met Police Minister, Nick Hurd, to ask for government support towards the cost of policing the fracking... Local News
The Chancellor delivers his Spring Statement with a spring in his step 13th March 2018 The message from the Chancellor’s first Spring Statement today was clear. There is light at the end of the tunnel as far as austerity is concerned and Philp... Local News
Persecuting birds of prey is a disgrace and must be stopped 12th March 2018 I was shocked and appalled to learn that, as a county, North Yorkshire has more confirmed incidents of raptor persecution than any other county in England. This... Local News
The Safety of Shale Gas in Ryedale 9th March 2018 The shale gas debate at Lady Lumley's School in Pickering last night with campaigner, Mike Hill, provided me with a welcome opportunity to listen and respond to... Local News
Tackling child poverty with Orbit at the launch of their Happy Healthy Starts report 7th March 2018 Today, I was delighted to welcome Orbit, a not for profit housing provider, to the House of Commons where it launched its latest report, Happy Healthy Starts –... Local News
National Apprentice Week – I’m fully behind it 7th March 2018 Apprenticeships are a great opportunity for young people to learn a skill whilst they work, earn some money and maybe get a job at the end of the experience. I... Local News
Your chance to have a say on the future of English farming 5th March 2018 The Government has set out its proposals for the Agriculture industry post Brexit and is appealing to anyone who will be affected to take part in a consultation... Local News
Beast from the East is a beast indeed! 1st March 2018 It’s been a challenging week for everyone this week. The record artic conditions have affected us all. It has meant that some schools have had to be shut, which... Local News
Better access to courses for diabetes patients 1st March 2018 It’s good news that patients in Hambleton and Richmondshire areas with type 2 diabetes now have better access to educational courses thanks to NHS extra funding... Local News
