RISHI SUNAK OPENS GREAT AYTON SUMMER FETE 2026 Friday, 19 June, 2026 Rishi Sunak officially opened Great Ayton's bi-annual Summer Fete, joining hundreds of residents for one of the village's most popular community events. Held on the High Green and organised by Great Ayton Parish Council, the Fete brought together local organisations, charities, businesses, performers and community groups for a day of entertainment, activities and fundraising. After formally... Local News
D&S column: Bedale's new bypass and 'back to school' at Westminster 11th September 2016 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... Articles
Reflecting on events since EU referendum 7th September 2016 In an interview with Lee Johnson of BBC Radio Tees I talked about the events of the summer following the vote by the UK to leave the EU and getting back to work... Local News
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
Bank branch not at risk, HSBC tells Rishi Sunak 1st September 2016 A BANK has said that it has no plans to close a rural branch which was feared to be under threat. HSBC has given the assurance about the Leyburn branch after... Local News
Reeth Show - the importance of rural tourism 30th August 2016 I had a great time at Reeth Show and took five minutes out to record this video about some work I'll be doing on rural tourism when I get back to the House of... Local News
Innovative flood prevention scheme opened by Rishi Sunak 24th August 2016 THE first phase of a series of natural flood defences paid-for by villagers has been officially opened by Richmond MP Rishi Sunak. Three “leaky dams”... Local News
Rishi Sunak seeks assurances over future of Leyburn bank branch 19th August 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has written to HSBC Bank seeking assurances about one of its Yorkshire Dales branches. Mr Sunak has asked the bank about the future of... Local News
Rishi Sunak backs rural tourism inquiry 17th August 2016 Richmond MP Rishi Sunak is backing an inquiry into how rural areas can do better out of Britain’s booming tourism industry. Mr Sunak is a member of a Government... Local News
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
