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
Praise for Colburn library’s welcoming refurbishment 16th June 2022 Rishi has praised the thoughtful and creative approach taken in the updating project at a local community library. The Richmond (Yorks) MP conducted the formal... Local News
Rishi chairs Q&A with Farming Minister Victoria Prentis 9th June 2022 Farmers are voting with their application forms for new farm support schemes which take the place of the old EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments... Farming
D&S column: the joy of the Jubilee weekend 3rd June 2022 AS you read this I hope you are enjoying a wonderful extended weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. After the difficult times the country has faced... Articles
Rishi welcomes Ukrainian refugees 1st June 2022 Rishi has welcomed Ukrainian families who have fled the war in their country to find sanctuary in North Yorkshire. The Richmond (Yorks) MP hosted an event in... Local News
Rishi sees community garden take shape in Dales village 27th May 2022 A garden created to benefit a whole village is taking shape in the Yorkshire Dales. Bellerby Community Garden is being built in the village near Leyburn. Rishi... Local News
Rishi joins training session with young Bedale footballers 12th May 2022 Rishi has praised a junior football club which has tripled the number of young people playing the game. He said Bedale Junior Football Club had set a tremendous... Local News
D&S column: more support for our Service Veterans 6th May 2022 With two big military bases in our area, Armed Forces welfare and especially the Veterans who have served our Queen and Country will always be a priority for me... Articles
Rishi enjoys a good book with school reading ambassadors 5th May 2022 Rishi talked about his favourite children’s books with a class of bookworms at Alverton Community Primary School in Northallerton. The MP joined the school’s... Local News
D&S column: good progress on rural connectivity 22nd April 2022 One issue featured prominently in my early contributions as your MP in the House of Commons. Rural broadband and mobile phone coverage were referenced in both... Articles
