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 starts the work on new Northallerton Gateway development 27th August 2021 Rishi has started the work on a new gateway development in Northallerton, which will provide significant growth opportunities for the county town. Rishi joined... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi welcomes firm back to Northallerton High Street 27th August 2021 An established name in the North Yorkshire property business has returned to Northallerton with Rishi's support. James Winn Estate Agents celebrated the opening... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi praises young people making a difference 20th August 2021 Rishi has praised the passion and commitment of a group of North Yorkshire school students who gave up part of the summer holiday for the benefit of the... Skills and Schools
Rishi hears Dales farmers’ views on industry prospects 19th August 2021 Rishi met local farmers at Leyburn Auction Mart to discuss prospects for the industry. He talked to a group in the mart canteeen and viewed the day’s sales with... Farming
D&S column: a step closer to National Trail status for C2C 13th August 2021 MY campaign to have the famous Coast to Coast Walk made a National Trail has passed a significant milestone. Natural England – the Government’s advisor on the... Articles
Major milestone reached in Rishi's Coast to Coast Walk campaign 6th August 2021 Rishi has welcomed the start of work on making the world-famous Coast to Coast Walk a National Trail - a major milestone in his campaign to ensure the route is... Local News
Rishi opens croquet club’s new pavilion 5th August 2021 Rishi has opened a North Yorkshire croquet club’s new pavilion. He performed the opening honours at the Bedale and Dales Croquet Club and tried his hand at the... Local News
D&S column: fairer funding for our schools 30th July 2021 Almost six years have passed since I stood on the steps of 10 Downing Street as a newly-elected MP with a small group of schoolchildren from Wensleydale. The... Articles
Rishi announces new investment in North Yorkshire schools 30th July 2021 Rishi has welcomed a range of Government funding announcements to improve schools in North Yorkshire. The multi-million pound investment in education will see... Skills and Schools