Rishi meets Middleham trainer to discuss Government plans to increase betting tax on horseracing Friday, 19 September, 2025 Rishi met leading Middleham trainer Jedd O’Keefe and his wife Andrea, who works in the industry, to discuss Government plans to increase the tax on betting on horseracing. The meeting came on the same day the sport staged its first ever nationwide shutdown, branded ‘Racing Cancelled’, to highlight the risks posed by the proposals. The Government is considering increasing the tax on horseracing... Local News
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The Telegraph: EU's dismal trade policy destroys argument for remaining 1st June 2016 In July 2011 to the clink of Belgian beer glasses, the European Commission toasted a momentous day. 54 years after its founding members gave up the power to... Media
Bedale Museum volunteers praised by Rishi Sunak 27th May 2016 I visited the small but fascinating Bedale Museum Local News
Richmond to Richmond cyclists welcomed by Rishi Sunak in Westminster 27th May 2016 I was delighted to welcome some intrepid Richmond cyclists to Westminster Local News
Praise for North Yorkshire pupil referral service from Rishi Sunak MP 26th May 2016 Good to visit education centre which gives pupils a second chance Skills and Schools
Natural flood management project backed by Rishi Sunak 26th May 2016 Natural flood defences in Wensleydale are helping to reduce flood risk. Local News
D&S column: a week of ceremony in Westminster 21st May 2016 Prorogation and the State Opening of Parliament dominated the week in Westminster Articles
Rishi Sunak presents certificates to Richmond-based adult learners 21st May 2016 It was great to present certificates to adult learners at a Richmond training centre Skills and Schools
D&S column: fighting dementia and the great EU debate 15th May 2016 IMAGINE this terrifying scenario. Articles