D&S column: showtime at Newton-le-Willows Friday, 12 September, 2025 When I first entered politics as your MP a decade ago an experienced parliamentary colleague had some very good advice. He said I would attend many community events, particularly village shows, where I might be invited to judge something. His sage advice was always to avoid any section or class involving young children or pets because in selecting a winner I was bound to upset either a very proud... Articles
Rishi sees good progress on the Friarage's £35m surgical hub 18th March 2024 The Friarage Hospital’s new surgical hub is starting to take shape with the first bricks now firmly in place. Rishi had the honour of laying - and signing - one... Healthcare
Rishi presents Friarage staff with national cancer care award 17th March 2024 Rishi has presented staff at the Friarage Hospital with the Myeloma UK Award for their commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer. The MP praised... Healthcare
Rishi welcomes decision to approve development order for A66 upgrade 10th March 2024 Rishi has welcomed the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision to approve the development consent order for the upgrading of the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine... Local News
Helping Dales farmers with the agricultural transition 8th March 2024 Rishi has seen how Government funding is helping Yorkshire Dales farmers make the switch to the new system of agricultural support. He visited a typical Dales... Farming
D&S column: making communities stronger 29th February 2024 When I was Chancellor of the Exchequer I was proud to launch a fund to help communities buy assets that were at risk of being lost. These could be pubs, village... Articles
Rishi commends scheme that brings people together 23rd February 2024 Rishi has commended a café in the Yorkshire Dales for helping to combat loneliness. The Copper Kettle in Reeth has joined the nationwide Chatty Café scheme – an... Local News
Rishi visits fast-growing steel fabrication business 16th February 2024 A rapidly-expanding steel fabrication business has been praised by Rishi for its recent growth. Hambleton Steel, which employs more than 70 people at its... Local News
Rishi talks to pupils about Parliament and democracy 7th February 2024 Rishi spoke about the importance of Parliament and democracy during a visit to a North Yorkshire primary school. In an illustrated presentation to Appleton... Local News
Rishi backs Dales community pub venture 3rd February 2024 Rishi is backing Dales villagers who want to buy and run their local pub as a community hub. The MP visited Muker in Swaledale to hear about the local group’s... Local News
