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
Happy Hour With Residents at the Kings Arms In Askrigg 20th November 2014 A nice end to the evening at the Kings Arms where I spoke to dozens of residents over a drink. Local News
From The Creamery to the local gift shop: learning from businesses big and small in Hawes 20th November 2014 I spent the day meeting businesses in Hawes: from the large Wensleydale Creamery to small shopkeepers, I spoke to busineses about what they need to keep growing... Enterprise and Economy
We Need Good Jobs and Affordable Housing to Keep The Dales Vibrant 19th November 2014 I spent the morning at an engaging conference organised by Richmondshire District Council and the Yorkshire Post at Tenants Auction House in Leyburn. The theme... Enterprise and Economy
What Issues Do Local Abattoirs Face? 17th November 2014 In some respects we are very aware of where our food comes from as we see sheep and cows every time we drive anywhere in the area. But abattoirs are also a... Farming
Chatting with Residents in Bainbridge, Thoralby and West Burton 17th November 2014 I spent a packed few days going door-to-door around villages in the Dales. I spoke with shopkeepers, residents and even enjoyed a packed village meeting in the... Local News
Funding Village Schools Like Bainbridge Primary School 17th November 2014 Delightful visit to Bainbridge Primary School. Small village schools like this are a key feature of the constituency and require appropriate funding. Skills and Schools
Getting To Know The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority 17th November 2014 The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is the independent body that oversees the Dales. I met with Chief Executive David Butterworth to understand... Local News
A Sit Down With a 98 Year Old Constituent At The Friary 14th November 2014 I met Sister Tracy Atwood and her team today at The Friary. It is a wonderful Community Hospital that has 18 beds and provides a good range of health care... Healthcare
Discussing Sheep Tagging at Leyburn Auction Mart 14th November 2014 Another session at a Farmers Auction Mart, this time in Leyburn. In spite of it being store cattle day, the topic farmers most wanted to speak to me about was... Farming
