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 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
D&S column: congratulations to the Catterick Military WAGS Choir 6th March 2020 I love going to the movies but as you might imagine I don’t have much leisure time at present. But once I have delivered the Budget next week, I’m looking... Articles
Rishi Sunak backs local campaigner seeking better secondary breast cancer treatment 5th March 2020 Rishi Sunak is to press local health chiefs to improve their treatment of secondary breast cancer. Secondary breast cancer is an incurable – but treatable –... Healthcare
