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: a busy time as Minister 14th June 2019 It’s been a busy couple of weeks in my role as Minister for Local Government. I’ve been working on initiatives to help people with council tax, ensuring the... Articles
North Yorkshire cidermaker steps up production 12th June 2019 Rishi Sunak has welcomed a North Yorkshire cidermaker's plans to step up production as enthusiasm for the drink grows. Thornborough Cider, based in the village... Local News
D&S column: hailing the success of a North Yorkshire cider venture 7th June 2019 The quality of our local food and drink producers is a source of real pride for me. Many of my MP colleagues are very envious that here in the Richmond... Articles
Backing Boris to be Conservative leader 6th June 2019 I take part in a panel discussion on BBC Newsnight about Boris Johnson's campaign to become leader of the Conservative Party. Media
Supporting Boris Johnson in the Conservative Party leadership campaign 6th June 2019 I am interviewed by Gary Philipson for the BBC Radio Tees Drivetime show on why I'm backing Boris Johnson. Media
Rishi Sunak opens award-winning pub's new developments 3rd June 2019 A successful, nationally-recognised pub has opened three new developments to help it serve the community even better. The George and Dragon at Hudswell, near... Local News
D&S column: helping schoolchildren understand how Parliament works 31st May 2019 I consider it one of my most important duties as a constituency MP to talk to schoolchildren about the importance and relevance of politics. Since becoming the... Articles
Therapy dogs bring calming influence to fraught Westminster 30th May 2019 Three dog lovers whose pets provide a therapy service in hospitals, schools and care homes were welcomed to Westminster by their MP Rishi Sunak. Ruth and David... Local News
D&S column: how community pubs are proving successful 29th May 2019 It is many people’s dream to run their own pub. But we know it is by no means easy. The number of pubs that have closed in the last 30 years is testament to... Articles
