Rishi seeks an end to A66 upgrade delays Thursday, 21 May, 2026 Rishi has urged the Government to press ahead with the A66 road upgrade without further delays. He has also asked the Transport Secretary to ensure communities at the eastern end of the Trans-Pennine route are not disadvantaged in the phasing of the works. Last month, the Government said that work would start before the end of 2026 on the long-awaited project, starting at the Penrith end of the... Local News
Queen Elizabeth II - nobody set a finer example 16th September 2022 For those of us who set out to serve, nobody set a finer example than Queen Elizabeth II. So many tributes to our longest-serving monarch this week rightly... Articles
The Friarage: now a model for a small rural hospital 8th September 2022 Ever since I was first elected as your MP, the Friarage Hospital has always been my number one local priority. The roots of this commitment stem from the... Articles
Rishi says £35.5m operating theatre investment at Friarage Hospital is 'brilliant news' 29th August 2022 Rishi has welcomed the news that the Friarage Hospital’s operating theatres are to be replaced and the number increased. As part of a national announcement... Local News
Rishi's campaign for famous Coast to Coast path is successful 12th August 2022 The world-famous Coast to Coast Walk is to be made a National Trail, following Rishi's successful campaign. Work will now start on improving the route which... Local News
D&S column: check out the attractions on your doorstep 1st July 2022 Whatever your plans are for summer holidays this year, I do hope they include spending time checking out the gems on our doorstep. I received a timely reminder... Articles
D&S column: a new health centre for Catterick Garrison 17th June 2022 Catterick Garrison is a remarkable community. Less than 100 years ago it simply did not exist. It was Lord Baden Powell who had the idea of using the moorland... 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
