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
Chatting To Shoppers on Stokesley High St 12th December 2014 I braved a chilly morning to set up a stall on Stokesley High St and speak with shoppers out and about on market day. Local News
A Christmas Disco And Karaoke At Yatton House 11th December 2014 I paid a fun visit to Yatton House, a centre for adults with learning disabilities. It was their Christmas Lunch today so I managed to indulge in a bit of... Local News
Visiting Springboard, an Entrepreneurial Hub in Stokesley 10th December 2014 I enjoyed speaking to several entrepreneurs at Springboard, a modern business centre in Stokeseley industrial park catering to small businesses. Enterprise and Economy
Great Broughton Village Hall Meeting 9th December 2014 This afternoon, I spent time with local residents at Great Broughton Village Hall. As well as the engaging conversation, I enjoyed some delicious orange and... Local News
Armstrong Richardson Feeding Animals Across the UK 9th December 2014 Armstrong Richardson is a family-owned, local business success story and I was delighted to meet its executives and tour the facilities. Enterprise and Economy
High Performing Stokesley School Looks To Become An Academy 9th December 2014 I had my regular student grilling this morning, this time at Stokesley School. This is a high performaning school that is converting to an Academy to take... Skills and Schools
Combatting Loneliness At Stokesley Community Care Association 8th December 2014 This morning I met with the leadership and team at the Community Care Association which provides a range of services for vulnerable people living in Stokesley... Healthcare
Celebrating Tennant's 4th December 2014 I was delighted to help celebrate the opening of Tennant's Garden Room, a fantastic new event space at our leading local auctioneers. Enterprise and Economy
Catterick Race Course – Insights Into a Key Yorkshire Strength 4th December 2014 Horse racing is a key part of Yorkshire’s economy and culture. I met with directors at Catterick Race Course to discuss how best we can ensure the industry's... Local News
