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 welcomes start of work on Bainbridge affordable housing project 1st February 2024 Rishi has seen work start on the transformation of the former Bainbridge Methodist Chapel into two affordable two-bedroom flats. The conversion of the chapel is... Local News
Rishi sees site of Catterick Garrison town centre redevelopment 29th January 2024 A Government-funded project to bring new jobs, businesses and community facilities to Catterick Garrison has been endorsed by Rishi. The MP visited Catterick... Local News
Rishi visits Richmond junior football club 22nd January 2024 Rishi visited a junior football club which aims to help youngsters of all abilities enjoy the UK’s favourite sport. The MP joined members of the Richmond... Local News
D&S column: preserving access to cash 19th January 2024 I share the concerns many people have about the impact of the closure of bank branches, particularly in rural areas such as ours. Since Barclays’ announcement... Articles
Government funding for Dales church conversion backed by Rishi is approved 11th January 2024 A £1m plan backed by Rishi to convert a redundant village church into hostel accommodation for visitors has been boosted by Government funding. The former... Local News
Rishi welcomes start of work on Catterick's £55m health hub 29th December 2023 Work will start early in 2024 on a ground-breaking £55m healthcare centre in Catterick Garrison to serve the military and civilian population of the UK’s... Healthcare
Rishi thanks Great Ayton Discovery Centre's volunteers 22nd December 2023 Rishi has thanked the volunteers who have made such a success of a community library. The Discovery Centre in Great Ayton celebrated its tenth anniversary as a... Local News
D&S column: make your Christmas table a local one 15th December 2023 As the countdown to Christmas continues everyone will be making their festive plans. In the Sunak household we will be sticking to a longstanding guiding... Articles
Rishi praises thriving Bedale scouting group 13th December 2023 Rishi praised a thriving scouting organisation in Bedale during a visit to see it in action. The MP called in on one of Bedale Beavers’ regular Friday evening... Local News
