D&S column: bringing digital connectivity to the Dales Wednesday, 11 March, 2026 It is a fact of political life that sometimes the best ideas can take what seems a long time to translate into a successful outcome. I was reminded of this most recently on a lousy (weather-wise) day at the top end of Coverdale. Standing by a new telecommunications mast – one of a number that are being switched on this year in the most isolated parts of the Yorkshire Dales – I recalled a speech I... Articles
Praise from Rishi for couple who re-opened village pub 19th November 2025 A couple who have taken on a pub with a chequered history have been praised by Rishi for their determination to keep it open. After a number of unsuccessful... Local News
Rishi visits newly opened nursery and forest school 17th November 2025 Rishi has welcomed the opening of a new children’s nursery in Stokesley. The Rosedene Forest School and Children’s Nursery opened in September in Ellerbeck Way... Local News
Rishi hails impressive work making Coast to Coast Walk a National Trail 12th November 2025 Rishi has praised the work of the Yorkshire Dales National Park team who have delivered important improvements to the Coast to Coast Walk. The Richmond and... Local News
Rishi calls for national prostate cancer screening programme 5th November 2025 At Prime Minster's Questions, Rishi called for a targeted national screening programme for prostate cancer, citing the growing body of evidence from Prostate... Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: celebrating the work of local charities 31st October 2025 Last week in the House of Commons, I had the welcome opportunity to highlight the work of local charities in delivering important services for some of the most... Local News
Rishi co-sponsors parliamentary event to champion prostate cancer screening 14th October 2025 Rishi held a Westminster event launching a report by Prostate Cancer Research. The event, held on behalf of Prostate Cancer Research in the House of Commons... Westminster News
Rishi joins Pendragon Community Trust’s open day to celebrate the opening of a new sensory room 4th October 2025 A sensory centre for people with additional needs in Northallerton has been expanded. The centre, run by the Pendragon Community Trust, held an open day to... Local News
Rishi celebrates community resilience and grassroots sport 29th September 2025 A North Yorkshire community has been praised for restoring its playing fields after vandalism left them unusable. In 2024, Brompton Recreation Group, near... Local News
Rishi meets Middleham trainer to discuss Government plans to increase betting tax on horseracing 19th September 2025 Rishi met leading Middleham trainer Jedd O’Keefe and his wife Andrea, who works in the industry, to discuss Government plans to increase the tax on betting on... Local News
