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
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
D&S column: back to work and delivering for the North 13th January 2020 I hope you all had a great Christmas with your family and friends (mine was as ever filled with many delicious goodies from Lewis and Cooper) and are looking... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes extra Government support to help prevent homelessness 8th January 2020 Rishi Sunak has welcomed a Government cash injection to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping in his Richmond constituency. The local authorities covering the... Local News
