D&S column: bringing digital connectivity to the Dales Wednesday, 11 March, 2026 It is a fact of political life that sometimes the best ideas can take what seems a long time to translate into a successful outcome. I was reminded of this most recently on a lousy (weather-wise) day at the top end of Coverdale. Standing by a new telecommunications mast – one of a number that are being switched on this year in the most isolated parts of the Yorkshire Dales – I recalled a speech I... Articles
Rishi welcomes re-opening of Richmond's Green Howards Museum 30th July 2020 Rishi has welcomed the re-opening of a major tourism attraction in Richmond. The Green Howards Museum – which celebrates the history of the famous local... Local News
Rishi funds better homes for Armed Forces families 29th July 2020 Thousands of Armed Forces families across the UK – including at Catterick Garrison – will have their housing and accommodation improved and renovated thanks to... Local News
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Rishi plays cricket at improving primary school 22nd July 2020 Rishi took time out from his busy Westminster schedule to visit an improving primary school and play some cricket. He called at Hawes Primary School to meet... Local News
D&S column: as Covid-19 recedes Enjoy Summer Safely 17th July 2020 There was more welcome evidence this week that thanks to our combined efforts the incidence of coronavirus in our area continues to come down. In a North... Articles
Rishi Sunak sees businesses prepare for economic bounceback 10th July 2020 Rishi Sunak MP has visited two very different businesses in his constituency to see how they are recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The... Local News
Summer Statement: our Plan for Jobs 8th July 2020 Rishi presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ to Parliament outlining how the Government will boost job creation in the UK as the country recovers from the Covid-19... Speeches in Parliament
Paying tribute to Covid-19 support groups 6th July 2020 I was pleased to pay tribute to the volunteer groups in North Yorkshire who have provided help to the vulnerable and isolated during the Covid 19 pandemic... Local News
Backing North Yorkshire’s re-opening tourism industry 30th June 2020 I very much welcome the re-opening of the tourism sector in North Yorkshire this weekend. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement about changes to lockdown... Local News
