D&S column: backing our local farmers Friday, 22 November, 2024 On Tuesday, I met many of the local farmers who had travelled down to Westminster to join the NFU-led lobby of Parliament about the changes to inheritance tax announced in the Budget. Their stories about how the changes to Agricultural Property Relief will affect them and their families were intensely moving and told with real passion. The work of generations of farmers is at risk because of these... Articles
Rishi praises Seamer villagers’ community improvement plan 10th September 2024 Rishi has praised the work of villagers in helping to make their community a better place to live. He visited a children’s summer activities programme in Seamer... Local News
D&S column: finding a new role for Richmond's Old Grammar School 5th September 2024 We all love The Station in Richmond, the community venue by the River Swale which has become a magnet for local people and visitors since it opened in 2007. My... Articles
Rishi commends Leyburn bookshop's reading group project 30th August 2024 Rishi has praised an independent bookshop for its ambition in encouraging a love of reading. The Wonky Tree Bookshop in Leyburn runs two book clubs which aim to... Local News
Rishi opens new access to one of Wensleydale’s biggest employers 26th August 2024 Rishi has opened a new entrance to the site of one of Wensleydale’s biggest employers. The entrance to the site of Metcalfe Farms, near Leyburn, takes heavy... Local News
Rishi praises Dales villagers’ efforts to create a community garden 15th August 2024 Rishi has praised the volunteer effort that has created a community garden in a Yorkshire Dales village. The MP met the villagers who turned a disused allotment... Local News
Rishi impressed by young racehorse trainer 8th August 2024 UP and coming North Yorkshire racehorse trainer Gemma Tutty has impressed Rishi. Rishi visited her yard and gallops on the North York Moors above Osmotherley... Local News
D&S column: a new parliamentary constituency 26th July 2024 At the General Election earlier this month, many of you will have noticed that something was different – the name of the parliamentary area. When I was first... Articles
Rishi takes part in end of year school celebrations 23rd July 2024 Rishi joined end of year celebrations and leavers’ farewells at two North Yorkshire primary schools. At Askrigg Primary – part of the Bainbridge, Askrigg and... Local News
Rishi helps celebrate achievement at improving Richmond primary school 18th July 2024 Rishi has praised the achievements of pupils and staff at an improving Richmond primary school. He visited Trinity Academy, a Church of England school, for its... Local News
