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 funds better homes for Armed Forces families 29th July 2020 Thousands of Armed Forces families across the UK – including at Catterick Garrison – will have their housing and accommodation improved and renovated thanks to... Local News
D&S column: an introduction to the art of cheese grading 24th July 2020 After the week in Westminster, it was invigorating to be out in the fresh air of the Yorkshire Dales last Friday. I was very encouraged to find a good number of... Articles
Rishi plays cricket at improving primary school 22nd July 2020 Rishi took time out from his busy Westminster schedule to visit an improving primary school and play some cricket. He called at Hawes Primary School to meet... Skills and Schools
D&S column: as Covid-19 recedes Enjoy Summer Safely 17th July 2020 There was more welcome evidence this week that thanks to our combined efforts the incidence of coronavirus in our area continues to come down. In a North... Articles
Rishi Sunak sees businesses prepare for economic bounceback 10th July 2020 Rishi Sunak MP has visited two very different businesses in his constituency to see how they are recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The... Enterprise and Economy
Summer Statement: our Plan for Jobs 8th July 2020 Rishi presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ to Parliament outlining how the Government will boost job creation in the UK as the country recovers from the Covid-19... Speeches in Parliament
Paying tribute to Covid-19 support groups 6th July 2020 I was pleased to pay tribute to the volunteer groups in North Yorkshire who have provided help to the vulnerable and isolated during the Covid 19 pandemic... Local News
Backing North Yorkshire’s re-opening tourism industry 30th June 2020 I very much welcome the re-opening of the tourism sector in North Yorkshire this weekend. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement about changes to lockdown... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: Your High Street needs you - shop local 25th June 2020 It felt so good to be out and about in Northallerton High Street and the market places in Richmond and Bedale at the weekend to see our town centres gradually... Articles
