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
Prime Minister's positive response on rural broadband 27th August 2015 Among the interventions I made in the House before the Summer recess was a question to the Prime Minister about rural broadband. He gave a positive response and... Connectivity
Progress on deficit reduction 21st July 2015 I ask the Minister about the Charter for Fiscal Responsibility and the commitment to running a budget surplus. Speeches in Parliament
Fairer funding for rural schools 20th July 2015 I ask the Minister what progress has been made to ensure schools funding is distributed fairly and that rural schools get a better deal. Speeches in Parliament
Speaking in the 2015 Budget debate 14th July 2015 Commending the Budget's commitment to balancing the nation's books. Speeches in Parliament
Defence Questions: standing up for our service personnel 13th July 2015 I ask the Minister what steps are being taken to ensure service personnel are not discriminated against when buying mortgages or insurance. Speeches in Parliament
Health questions: welcoming Reeth Medical Practice's success 7th July 2015 Reeth Medical Practice has achieved an outstanding Care Quality Commission rating. Health Minister Alistair Burt joins me in congratulation the staff on their... Speeches in Parliament
Cutting the burden of red tape on business 30th June 2015 I ask the Minister about work to reduce the burden of excessive regulation on business. Speeches in Parliament
Q&A with students from Aysgarth School 25th June 2015 Fast paced Q&A with students from Aysgarth School at the Palace of Westminster. Local News
Prime Minister's Questions: what progress is being made to improve rural broadband? 24th June 2015 I ask the Prime Minister about progress on improving rural broadband speeds. Speeches in Parliament
