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
The South London terrorism incident: Sky News 3rd February 2020 Following the terrorist attack in Streatham, South London, I am interviewed by Sky News' Kay Burley. Media
D&S column: a golden opportunity to change perceptions about the future of the Friarage 3rd February 2020 AS reported in the news pages of the D&S last week, I have strongly made the case for the Friarage Hospital to retain the 24/7 opening hours of its successful... Articles
D&S column: celebrating small business success 28th January 2020 I’ve been passionate about business ever since I was teenager helping out in my mum’s community pharmacy. In my career before doing this job I helped businesses... Articles
Community radio station secures exclusive interview with Rishi Sunak 28th January 2020 A new online radio station in North Yorkshire has secured an exclusive interview with local MP and Treasury minister Rishi Sunak. Mr Sunak, MP for Richmond... Local News
Rishi Sunak inspired by example of Richmond cancer survivor 27th January 2020 Rishi Sunak has decribed his meeting with a Richmond cancer survivor as inspirational. The Richmond (Yorks) MP met John Young at a Sarcoma UK awareness event in... Local News
Rishi Sunak says 24/7 urgent care at Friarage Hospital essential to rebuild public confidence 22nd January 2020 Rishi Sunak has said retaining the 24/7 working hours of the Friarage Hospital’s urgent treatment centre (UTC) is essential to re-build public confidence in the... Healthcare
D&S column: a sanctuary where it's OK not to be OK 22nd January 2020 One of the most interesting aspects of my job is the sheer variety of issues I get involved with. Take last Friday. It started on the four-mile long stretch of... Articles
Rishi Sunak seeks further support for Dales flood victims 18th January 2020 Rishi Sunak is pressing for additional help for victims of last summer’s flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales. Six months on from the downpour which flooded... Local News
Rishi Sunak praises Bedale gin firm’s rise from the ashes of devastating fire 18th January 2020 Work is nearing completion on new premises for a Yorkshire small business success story. Masons Yorkshire Gin’s new distillery, bottling, labelling and... Local News
