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
Prospects for the General Election - BBC Andrew Marr Show 3rd November 2019 As the 2019 General Election gets underway, I am interviewed by Andrew Marr on the key campaign issues. Media
Rishi Sunak answers Bedale pupils’ questions about the media 30th October 2019 The influence of the media on young people was the discussion point at a citizenship class held at Bedale High School. Rishi Sunak accepted an invitation to... Skills and Schools
Rishi Sunak brings NHS England boss to Friarage Hospital 29th October 2019 The national boss of the National Health Service accepted an invitation from local MP Rishi Sunak to see the care being delivered by the Friarage Hospital. Mr... Healthcare
D&S column: dispelling myths about the flu jab 28th October 2019 During a busy Friday last week, in between packed surgeries in Richmond and Great Ayton, visits to Richmond School and Bedale High School, I popped into Boots... Articles
Rishi Sunak on the spot in The George Podcast 24th October 2019 Rishi Sunak MP said facing questions from two Richmond students was just as challenging as being interviewed by the BBC’s famed political reporter Nick Robinson... Skills and Schools
Rishi Sunak urges eligible constituents to get free NHS flu jab 21st October 2019 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has urged eligible constituents to ensure they have a flu jab this winter. With winter looming, the free vaccinations are available at... Healthcare
D&S column: the good news for our schools 21st October 2019 Four years ago, as a backbench MP, I stood on the steps of No 10 Downing Street with a group of primary school pupils and their headteacher. The pupils from our... Articles
Rishi Sunak reveals school funding increases – school by school 16th October 2019 Details of significant increases in schools funding in North Yorkshire have been published by Rishi Sunak. The Richmond (Yorks) MP has revealed the per-pupil... Skills and Schools
Rishi Sunak welcomes council flood costs payment 16th October 2019 A COUNCIL hit by the cost of dealing with the flash flooding which devastated parts of the Yorkshire Dales in the summer is to be reimbursed by the Government... Local News
