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
MPs welcome progress on A19 safety campaign 23rd July 2021 Rishi and fellow North Yorkshire MP Kevin Hollinrake have welcomed further progress on making the A19 in North Yorkshire a safer road. Following completion of... Local News
D&S column: investing in our infrastructure 16th July 2021 The events of the last year have underlined the importance of connections for every one of us. While virtual connections became more vital because of the... Articles
Rishi sees small Swaledale business make big impact 12th July 2021 Rishi has praised a small business in a remote area of the Yorkshire Dales for making a big impact during the pandemic. He visited Spirit of Swaledale... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi joins lessons in the great Dales outdoors 6th July 2021 Rishi joined pupils to celebrate improvements to outdoor learning at Bainbridge Church of England Primary School. He took to the school’s new climbing frames... Skills and Schools
D&S column: encouraging small businesses to rebuild 2nd July 2021 Staying in close touch with local businesses has been a priority for me over these last 15 months of the pandemic. It was vital that I knew how they were doing... Articles
Rishi praises Richmond cricket coaching scheme 2nd July 2021 A partnership between Richmondshire Cricket Club and Richmond School and ML Sport Coaching which introduces more young people to the summer game has been... Local News
Rishi welcomes arrival of electric vehicle charging points in Northallerton 28th June 2021 A Bedale company has shown Rishi how its innovative damage-resistant electric vehicle charger works. EVS Energy says the Bedale Bendy Bollard - recently... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi backs Dales Dragons’ Den hopeful 25th June 2021 Rishi has congratulated a Yorkshire Dales jam maker on her appearance on the TV show Dragons’ Den. Rachel Kettlewell’s pitch of her business – Fearne and Rosie... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: training the best soldiers in the world 18th June 2021 It is a source of immense pride for me that the British Army’s biggest base is located in Catterick Garrison. I have visited the Garrison on numerous occasions... Articles
