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 connects small Yorkshire dale to ultrafast broadband 13th April 2022 Rishi has connected one of the most remote communities in North Yorkshire to the fastest broadband. The Richmond (Yorks) MP spliced the final piece of fibre... Local News
Rishi praises young volunteer police cadets 8th April 2022 Rishi has praised the enthusiasm and commitment of nine young people who have volunteered to serve their community as police cadets. The nine cadets were the... Local News
D&S column: recognising the special work of our police 8th April 2022 The first duty of Government is to keep our country and our people safe. Firmly in the frontline of the security we value so highly is our police service. So I... Articles
Rishi congratulates nursery for safeguarding award 1st April 2022 Rishi has congratulated a farm-based nursery on being recognised for meeting the highest standards in safeguarding the children in its care. He visited the Mini... Local News
D&S column: help for the most vulnerable in Spring Statement 25th March 2022 What’s the difference between a Spring Statement, which I delivered on Wednesday, and a Budget? A Budget – the last one was in October – is a highly-detailed... Articles
Rishi thanks ambulance staff for pandemic performance 25th March 2022 Rishi has praised and thanked ambulance crews based in Northallerton for their work over the pandemic. He was invited to Northallerton Ambulance Station by the... Healthcare
Rishi welcomes £5.5m investment in community mental health services 17th March 2022 Rishi has praised the work of the mental health and learning disability teams in Northallerton after visiting their new £5.5m base. North Moor House opened last... Healthcare
Cake makers' business skills win praise from Rishi 17th March 2022 Rishi has praised two women bakers who have come together to launch a new business. Custom cake makers Amy Walker and Tanya Whitelaw first started working... Local News
Rishi meets farmers to discuss agricultural transition 11th March 2022 Rishi met a group of 20 farmers at a round-table discussion in Northallerton. Hosted by Barclays Bank, the farmers from all sectors of the industry fired... Farming
