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It is a fact of political life that sometimes the best ideas can take what seems a long time to translate into a successful outcome. I was reminded of this most...

One of the defining characteristics of the area I represent is the number of small enterprises. We have very few large private employers to rely on for the bulk...

As we prepare for the Christmas and New Year break, I am sure you are, like me, looking forward to the opportunity to reflect on 2025 and thinking of what lies...

When I first entered politics as your MP a decade ago an experienced parliamentary colleague had some very good advice. He said I would attend many community...

Throughout my working life networks have always been hugely important to me. What I really mean by that is connecting with people, getting to know them and...

I confess I felt quite emotional at the recent opening of the Friarage Hospital’s new surgical centre. It marked a major milestone for me as your local MP – a...

I am always surprised by how many local people I come across who have never been to Kiplin Hall, the historic house between Northallerton and Richmond. I...

I’ve always loved to use this column to highlight the many ways the communities I represent make our towns and villages better places to live. This week, I want...

My column in today's Darlington & Stockton Times. Ten years ago this month I was honoured and privileged to be elected as your MP for the first time. To say a...