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
Meals on Wheels volunteers doing a great job says Rishi 24th February 2023 Rishi has praised the efforts of volunteers who deliver the meals on wheels service in Bedale and district. The Richmond (Yorks) MP called in to the charity’s... Local News
Rishi praises community that saved its village pub 17th February 2023 A community which came together to protect its pub has been praised by Rishi. Villagers in Hunton, near Bedale, formed a community pub society as the first step... Local News
D&S column: making communities better places to live and work 10th February 2023 Encouraging people to come together to make their communities better places to live and work is an important part of my role as your local MP. In recent weeks I... Articles
Rishi opens affordable homes and shop development in the Dales 9th February 2023 A development which has created three affordable homes for rent in a Yorkshire Dales village has been opened by Rishi. The MP cut a ribbon to formally mark the... Local News
Rishi inspired by visit to St Francis Xavier School, Richmond 6th February 2023 Rishi joined maths, art and food technology classes during his visit to Richmond’s St Francis Xavier School. He also met student body representatives to answer... Local News
Rishi welcomes safeguarding of ancient Thornborough Henges 3rd February 2023 Rishi has welcomed the opening to the public of the ancient Thornborough Henges, near Bedale Historic England and English Heritage have secured the future of... Local News
Rishi visits RAF base's nursery 27th January 2023 Rishi visited RAFA Kidz Leeming as the nursery celebrated its one-year anniversary. RAFA Kidz Leeming provides childcare for children aged 0 to 11 years at the... Local News
Rishi opens expanding family business in Richmond 6th January 2023 Rishi has opened new premises for an expanding family business in Richmond. The Health Food Shop has moved into a bigger shop unit in the town’s Finkle Street... Local News
D&S column: a great Richmond pantomime 23rd December 2022 I hope you have all completed your festive preparations and are looking forward to the Christmas break. It’s been a busy run in to the holiday for me with a... Articles
