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
D&S column: what is the best way forward for emergency care at the Friarage 20th September 2019 I very much welcome the opening of the consultation into the changes to emergency services at our much valued and loved local hospital - the Friarage. It is, of... Articles
Rishi Sunak urges flood-affected farmers to apply to £2m recovery fund 20th September 2019 Rishi Sunak has welcomed the opening of a £2m fund he helped secure for Yorkshire Dales farmers affected by July’s flash flooding. Applications are now open for... Local News
Friarage’s emergency care must be 24/7, says Rishi Sunak 18th September 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has urged health chiefs to maintain the hours of the 24/7 Urgent Treatment Centre which has been successfully operating on a temporary basis at... Healthcare
Rishi Sunak welcomes Stokesley flood defences investment 12th September 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has welcomed a £1.8m Government investment in maintaining the effectiveness of Stokesley’s flood defences. The cash is included in a £62m boost... Local News
Rishi Sunak opens rugby club's new facilities 9th September 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has acclaimed a community sporting success story in Wensleydale. The Richmond MP was among the guests at the official opening of new facilities... Local News
Rishi Sunak helps secure £8.7m investment in Northallerton School 2nd September 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has welcomed a £8.7m investment in secondary education in Northallerton. The Richmond (Yorks) MP said the grant he helped secure from the... Skills and Schools
D&S column: spirit of the Dales shines at Reeth Show 29th August 2019 Standing in the middle of Reeth showfield on Monday, it was hard to believe that only three-and-a-bit weeks previously I had stood almost on the same spot... Articles
D&S column: becoming Chief Secretary to the Treasury 23rd August 2019 There are not many jobs where you can be ‘interviewed’ for the post at ten o’clock in the evening and then start work immediately afterwards. That’s what... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes flexibility for flood-hit Dales farmers 21st August 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has welcomed the Rural Payments Agency’s response to his request for flexibility for farmers hit by July’s devastating floods in the Yorkshire... Farming
