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
D&S column: a turning point for the Friarage Hospital 1st May 2020 All of us who have fought hard for the best possible range of services at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton will be delighted by the decision of local... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes decision to maintain 24/7 emergency care at the Friarage Hospital 30th April 2020 Rishi Sunak has welcomed a decision to maintain the 24/7 opening hours of the Friarage Hospital’s urgent treatment centre. The decision, taken by local health... Local News
More measures to support small business 27th April 2020 Announcing the introduction of Bounce Back Loans for small businesses and taking Questions from MPs on this and other support measures introduced to help the... Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: the community pulls together 10th April 2020 It has been hugely reassuring and gratifying to hear about the way people in North Yorkshire have responded so magnificently in this Coronavirus national... Articles
D&S column: together we will beat this virus 27th March 2020 Unprecedented and life-changing – that’s the scale of the challenge the nation faces. But however daunting the immediate prospect is I want you all to know we... Articles
Treasury Select Committee 19th March 2020 Answering questions from the Treasury Select Committee about the Government's measures to support individuals and businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID... Speeches in Parliament
Statement to the House about Coronavirus 17th March 2020 Addressing the House on measures taken to support those affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and taking questions Speeches in Parliament
Delivering the Budget Statement 2020 12th March 2020 I delivered my first Budget to a packed House of Commons. I announced a raft of measures to support people and businesses while the country meets the challenge... Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: congratulations to the Catterick Military WAGS Choir 6th March 2020 I love going to the movies but as you might imagine I don’t have much leisure time at present. But once I have delivered the Budget next week, I’m looking... Articles
