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
Welcoming record UK employment 20th January 2016 I asked the Prime Minster in the House of Commons about today's announcement about record employment in the UK economy. David Cameron responded by pointing out... Speeches in Parliament
BBC Sunday Politics: new ways to tackle flooding threats 17th January 2016 I was a guest on the programme to discuss new ways to prevent flooding, the immigration issue and an English national anthem. Media
D&S column: Practical ideas to combat flooding 17th January 2016 THANKFULLY, our area escaped the worst of the recent flooding - but there were some close shaves and clearly there are lessons to be learnt from the devastation... Articles
Ice cream business points way for dairy industry 14th January 2016 Rishi Sunak has highlighted the example set by one North Yorkshire dairy farm as a way forward for the industry Farming
Call to flood chiefs to step up dredging efforts 7th January 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has pressed Environment Agency bosses to consider dredging rivers more frequently to lessen the impact of future flooding. Local News
Support for charity providing jobs for the disabled 6th January 2016 THE mission of a charity which provides work for people with a range of disabilities has been highlighted by Richmond MP Rishi Sunak. Local News
Just how good is your mobile phone network? 29th December 2015 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has urged rural communities to monitor the coverage claims made by mobile phone networks - and report any problems. Local News
Seeking the Minister's support for clearer labelling of dairy products 22nd December 2015 I ask Defra Secretary of State Lynne Truss to support the Yorkshire Post's campaign for clearing labelling of dairy products to help consumers buy British. Speeches in Parliament
Tackling loneliness faced by the elderly in rural areas 22nd December 2015 PENSIONERS from North Yorkshire enjoyed lunch at 10 Downing Street with the stars from Strictly Come Dancing and the Prime Minister to celebrate a campaign to... Local News
