Rishi seeks an end to A66 upgrade delays Thursday, 21 May, 2026 Rishi has urged the Government to press ahead with the A66 road upgrade without further delays. He has also asked the Transport Secretary to ensure communities at the eastern end of the Trans-Pennine route are not disadvantaged in the phasing of the works. Last month, the Government said that work would start before the end of 2026 on the long-awaited project, starting at the Penrith end of the... Local News
January Economic Update 11th January 2021 Rishi provided an economic update in Parliament following the creation of new lockdown grants to support the economy during the Covid 19 pandemic. Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: the vaccine roll-out gets underway 8th January 2021 After a most challenging week for everyone and the start of a period of extended restrictions to curb the virus, I want to focus on the really positive news of... Articles
Independent Richmond cinema's Covid-19 grant backed by Rishi 7th January 2021 Rishi has said the award of a Government grant to the independent Station Cinema in Richmond to help it weather the Covid-19 pandemic is great news. The three... Local News
Rishi welcomes £6m boost for Northallerton High Street 29th December 2020 Rishi has welcomed Northallerton’s success in securing more than £6m of Government funding to help its High Street adapt to the new post-Covid 19 retail... Local News
Rishi praises work of heritage railway team 27th December 2020 Wensleydale’s heritage railway has made good progress in its plans to re-open offering an improved visitor experience. Despite being without any fare income... Local News
Rishi hails £1m investment at the Friarage Hospital 21st December 2020 Rishi has welcomed a £1m investment at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, to kick-start the development of a new diagnostic hub and pave the way for more... Local News
Booming Catterick paving maker tells Rishi of its expansion plans 17th December 2020 Rishi has visited a Catterick manufacturer of sustainable paving to see how the facility is expanding following the COVID-19 pandemic. Hellens Group, which has... Local News
Rishi visits outstanding Croft CE Primary School 16th December 2020 Rishi visited a primary school judged to be outstanding to open its new early years climbing frame. He spoke to children, staff and governors during a visit to... Local News
D&S column: support your local High Street this Christmas 11th December 2020 As Christmas nears, never has it been more important to support our local independently-owned small businesses, especially in the retail sector. After such a... Articles
