D&S column: at Reeth Show and in praise of Richmond's star Olympian 2nd September 2016 WASN’T it a great – and unexpected – pleasure to have good weather on bank holiday Monday? At Reeth Show in glorious Swaledale, many visitors seemed slightly... Articles
D&S column: becoming a Dementia Friend 12th August 2016 A couple of weeks ago I became a Dementia Friend. It was very simple. A short training session with a cup of tea and 45 minutes later I had a very much better... Articles
D&S column: a visit to Yorkshire's favourite pub 4th August 2016 I WAS recently asked which pub in the Richmond constituency was my favourite. Articles
D&S column: why I voted to renew Trident 29th July 2016 THE presence of two military bases in the Richmond constituency is something I’m very proud of. Articles
D&S column: a great day at the Great Yorks 25th July 2016 A day spent at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate earlier this month was thoroughly enjoyable. Articles
D&S column: why Theresa May will be a great Prime Minister 17th July 2016 EVEN by the hectic standard set by the last three rollercoaster weeks in British politics, Monday’s events were truly remarkable. Articles
D&S column: remembering the Somme - and the importance of small rural schools 9th July 2016 I was very moved by the Battle of the Somme commemoration at Catterick Garrison Articles
D&S column: reflections on the EU referendum result 1st July 2016 LAST Thursday evening, as EU referendum polling day drew to a close, I sat in the late evening sunshine and drank tea with my friend Kevin Hollinrake, the MP... Articles
D&S column: the importance of easy access to your MP 26th June 2016 My weekly D&S column on the how important it is that you can easily contact your MP. Articles