D&S column: bringing digital connectivity to the Dales Wednesday, 11 March, 2026 It is a fact of political life that sometimes the best ideas can take what seems a long time to translate into a successful outcome. I was reminded of this most recently on a lousy (weather-wise) day at the top end of Coverdale. Standing by a new telecommunications mast – one of a number that are being switched on this year in the most isolated parts of the Yorkshire Dales – I recalled a speech I... 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
Doctor's justice petition presented to Parliament by Rishi Sunak 13th July 2016 Rishi Sunak has presented to Parliament a petition calling for justice for a former Northallerton family doctor. Westminster News
Rishi Sunak backs bowling club's building plans 11th July 2016 I visited Leyburn Bowling Club to hear about its clubhouse project. Local News
Richmond cancer campaigner meets Rishi Sunak 9th July 2016 A CANCER campaigner from Richmond travelled to Westminster to back a cause close to her heart – a drive to reduce childhood obesity. Westminster News
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
Yorkshire Post: Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk should be a National Trail 6th July 2016 IN my first year as MP I have clocked up thousands of miles criss-crossing my constituency, from the top of the Yorkshire Dales to the North York Moors. However... Media
Future is bright for small rural schools, says Rishi Sunak 5th July 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak said he was confident that small rural schools had a bright future during a visit to one of the smallest primary schools in his... Local News
Rishi Sunak helps celebrate care charity’s milestone 4th July 2016 The anniversary of the Abbeyfield Society was marked in Northallertonwith a strawberry tea attended by Richmond MP Rishi Sunak. Local News
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
