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One of the most common misconceptions about what MPs do relates to planning matters handled by local authorities. In short, MPs have no formal jurisdiction over...

The average smartphone user in the UK uses their device for more than two hours daily – or ten minutes in every waking hour. For most of us, that’s perhaps not...

In the 14 months I have represented you in the House of Commons I have come to love the Palace of Westminster in which it is housed. I can’t deny it took a bit...

ONE of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing the way people come together for the good of their local community. I came across a great example of this...

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...

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...

I WAS recently asked which pub in the Richmond constituency was my favourite.

THE presence of two military bases in the Richmond constituency is something I’m very proud of.

A day spent at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate earlier this month was thoroughly enjoyable.