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 Sunak says thank-you to Friarage medical teams 24th June 2020 Rishi Sunak MP has visited the Friarage Hospital to thank doctors, nurses and support staff for their “outstanding” work during the coronavirus pandemic. The MP... Healthcare
Steps to recovery - BBC Andrew Marr Show 14th June 2020 Making progress in the battle against Covid-19 and the next steps in our economic response to the pandemic. Media
D&S column: Adversity has brought out the best in us 12th June 2020 OVER the last three months, our attention has been quite rightly focused on the dedication of our front-line workers engaged in the battle with Covid-19. Like... Articles
D&S column: a big step forward for safety on the A66 29th May 2020 This week has seen a major step forward in the process of improving a road of vital importance to our area and the whole of the North of England. In announcing... Articles
Taking MPs' Questions on our Covid-19 economic support measures 18th May 2020 Answering Members' Questions in the House of Commons chamber about the raft of measures put in place to support the UK economy during and after the Covid-19... Speeches in Parliament
Rishi Sunak welcomes more funds for Dales 2019 flood victims 18th May 2020 Rishi Sunak has welcomed up to £250,000 of additional Government funding to further assist Yorkshire Dales communities hit by last summer’s flash flooding. The... Local News
D&S column: a Yorkshire veteran's memories on VE Day 15th May 2020 It was wonderful to hear of the many ways people managed to mark VE Day despite the restrictions caused by Covid-19. From socially-distanced afternoon tea... Articles
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
