Rishi Sunak calls on Government to give vital A66 upgrading the green light Friday, 30 May, 2025 Rishi has called on the Government to press ahead with the upgrading of the A66 trans-Pennine road. Last year, after the General Election, the new Government announced that the dualling of the remaining sections of the vital strategic route between Scotch Corner and Penrith would be delayed and was subject to a review of major infrastructure projects. Work on the dualling was due to start in 2025... Local News
Coronavirus job retention scheme extended by four months 12th May 2020 Announcing the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until the end of October. By that point, we will have provided eight months of support to... Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: a turning point for the Friarage Hospital 1st May 2020 All of us who have fought hard for the best possible range of services at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton will be delighted by the decision of local... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes decision to maintain 24/7 emergency care at the Friarage Hospital 30th April 2020 Rishi Sunak has welcomed a decision to maintain the 24/7 opening hours of the Friarage Hospital’s urgent treatment centre. The decision, taken by local health... Healthcare
More measures to support small business 27th April 2020 Announcing the introduction of Bounce Back Loans for small businesses and taking Questions from MPs on this and other support measures introduced to help the... Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: the community pulls together 10th April 2020 It has been hugely reassuring and gratifying to hear about the way people in North Yorkshire have responded so magnificently in this Coronavirus national... Articles
D&S column: together we will beat this virus 27th March 2020 Unprecedented and life-changing – that’s the scale of the challenge the nation faces. But however daunting the immediate prospect is I want you all to know we... Articles
Treasury Select Committee 19th March 2020 Answering questions from the Treasury Select Committee about the Government's measures to support individuals and businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID... Speeches in Parliament
Statement to the House about Coronavirus 17th March 2020 Addressing the House on measures taken to support those affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and taking questions Speeches in Parliament
Delivering the Budget Statement 2020 12th March 2020 I delivered my first Budget to a packed House of Commons. I announced a raft of measures to support people and businesses while the country meets the challenge... Speeches in Parliament
