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: thanks for putting your trust in me once more 20th December 2019 First of all, an enormous thank you to everyone who placed their trust in me last Thursday. I am humbled by your support and am grateful to have been given the... Articles
Delivering the people's priorities - BBC Andrew Marr Show 15th December 2019 Just days after the General Election victory, I am interviewed on the Andrew Marr Show about the Government's plan to deliver on the people's priorities -... Media
Rishi Sunak pledges business rates cuts for hundreds of High Street businesses 5th December 2019 Rishi Sunak has welcomed a plan to cut the business rates of hundreds of High Street businesses in the Richmond constituency. In Northallerton more than 80 town... Enterprise and Economy
ITV 2019 Election Debate 1st December 2019 I represented the Prime Minister at the ITV Leaders debate chaired by Julie Etchingham during the 2019 election campaign. Media
BBC 2019 Election Debate 29th November 2019 I represent the Conservative Party in the BBC leaders debate chaired by Nick Robinson. Media
Rishi Sunak welcomes pledge to make famous Coast to Coast Walk a National Trail 28th November 2019 Rishi Sunak has welcomed a Conservative manifesto pledge to back his campaign to make the famous Coast to Coast Walk a National Trail. National Trail... Local News
Rishi Sunak urges residents: ‘Back my case for 24/7 emergency care at the Friarage’ 21st November 2019 Conservative candidate Rishi Sunak has urged North Yorkshire residents to back his fight for 24/7 emergency care at the Friarage Hospital. A consultation on the... Healthcare
Voting Conservative is the only way out of this impasse 15th November 2019 FOR the last four years, I have had the privilege of representing Richmond in the House of Commons. Being an MP – being given the chance to serve – is the... Media
Election campaign - Sky News, November 12, 2019 12th November 2019 Interviewed on Sky News during mid-campaign Media