The Friarage: now a model for a small rural hospital 8th September 2022 Ever since I was first elected as your MP, the Friarage Hospital has always been my number one local priority. The roots of this commitment stem from the... Articles
D&S column: check out the attractions on your doorstep 1st July 2022 Whatever your plans are for summer holidays this year, I do hope they include spending time checking out the gems on our doorstep. I received a timely reminder... Articles
D&S column: a new health centre for Catterick Garrison 17th June 2022 Catterick Garrison is a remarkable community. Less than 100 years ago it simply did not exist. It was Lord Baden Powell who had the idea of using the moorland... Articles
D&S column: the joy of the Jubilee weekend 3rd June 2022 AS you read this I hope you are enjoying a wonderful extended weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. After the difficult times the country has faced... Articles
D&S column: more support for our Service Veterans 6th May 2022 With two big military bases in our area, Armed Forces welfare and especially the Veterans who have served our Queen and Country will always be a priority for me... Articles
D&S column: good progress on rural connectivity 22nd April 2022 One issue featured prominently in my early contributions as your MP in the House of Commons. Rural broadband and mobile phone coverage were referenced in both... Articles
D&S column: recognising the special work of our police 8th April 2022 The first duty of Government is to keep our country and our people safe. Firmly in the frontline of the security we value so highly is our police service. So I... Articles
D&S column: help for the most vulnerable in Spring Statement 25th March 2022 What’s the difference between a Spring Statement, which I delivered on Wednesday, and a Budget? A Budget – the last one was in October – is a highly-detailed... Articles
D&S column: start-up hub fits my vision for a new culture of enterprise 4th March 2022 Northallerton’s old prison might not seem the obvious location for a business innovation centre. But in the heart of the Victorian structure, something very... Articles