D&S column: a celebration of our agricultural heritage 17th February 2025 I’ve long been a fan of Wensleydale Longwool sheep. If you are too the current exhibition featuring the breed at Tennants in Leyburn is a must. Wensleydales... Articles
D&S column: why I believe this is a compassionate change 29th November 2024 On Friday, after much thought, I voted for the assisted dying bill. This was a free vote, with MPs—rightly—allowed to follow their consciences, not the party... Articles
D&S column: backing our local farmers 22nd November 2024 On Tuesday, I met many of the local farmers who had travelled down to Westminster to join the NFU-led lobby of Parliament about the changes to inheritance tax... Articles
D&S column: community sheds make a difference 8th November 2024 I am big fan of the Men’s Shed movement. That’s the network of community workshops we now have in the UK where men can connect, socialise and create. They help... Articles
D&S column: a new era for Herriot Hospice 4th October 2024 I recently had the privilege of seeing inside a wonderful new facility for our area – its first inpatient hospice. Of course, Herriot Hospice Homecare (HHH) has... Articles
D&S column: witnessing the 'harvest of the hills' 20th September 2024 After almost two years of answering questions every Wednesday lunchtime as Prime Minister, I now find myself asking them. Last week, on Back British Farming Day... Articles
D&S column: finding a new role for Richmond's Old Grammar School 5th September 2024 We all love The Station in Richmond, the community venue by the River Swale which has become a magnet for local people and visitors since it opened in 2007. My... Articles
D&S column: a new parliamentary constituency 26th July 2024 At the General Election earlier this month, many of you will have noticed that something was different – the name of the parliamentary area. When I was first... Articles
D&S column: an honour and a privilege to serve you once more 12th July 2024 I would like to thank all those who last Thursday once more put your faith in me to represent you in Westminster. I am honoured to have been re-elected as the... Articles