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
The Importance of Good Teaching 7th November 2014 When I was studying at Stanford University in America I came across a leading professor of education called Erik Hanushek. Professor Hanushek has done work for... Skills and Schools
Supporting Local Businesses in Northallerton 6th November 2014 Today I spent time meeting with various Northallerton businesses like Allerton Steel and Barkers department store. Supporting small companies and maintaining... Enterprise and Economy
Apprenticeships Are A Pathway to Success 6th November 2014 The Conservative-led Government has radically improved Apprenticeships so they are now a well-paid, high-quality path to skilled employment. This government has... Skills and Schools
Watching the Fire Service in Action 6th November 2014 I saw first-hand how remarkable the Fire & Rescue Service can be. The evening before they staffed the Bonfire Night entirely through volunteers which is a... Law and Order
Bonfire Night In Northallerton 5th November 2014 I had a great evening at Northallerton’s Bonfire Night and Fireworks display. It was a good opportunity to speak to a lot of people from the local community and... Local News
Northallerton College Students Give Me A Grilling! 5th November 2014 My first official Q&A took place at Northallerton College where I spoke with a group of sixth form students. Skills and Schools
Speaking with Farmers at Northallerton Auction Mart 5th November 2014 A great morning at the Auction Mart. I got to test out my knowledge of liveweight and deadweight, fat stock, store stock and cull cows, and was even given a... Farming
A Bright Future for the Friarage Hospital 4th November 2014 I know how important the Friarage hospital is to everyone in the constituency so I wanted to visit the team there as soon as possible. I grew up in an NHS... Healthcare
Broadband: Connecting Everyone 3rd November 2014 Ensuring high quality broadband reaches every corner of our constituency is a key priority for me. Farmers need to access livestock movement reports online... Connectivity
