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
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
Rishi Sunak praises work of Mind Matters mental health team 19th August 2019 Rishi Sunak has stressed the importance of prevention in mental health treatment. It follows a visit to the Mind mental health support team in Northallerton... Healthcare
D&S column: how I secured up to £5m for Dales flood recovery 16th August 2019 I was absolutely delighted to make the announcement last week of a comprehensive package of aid for the flood-hit communities in the Yorkshire Dales. The... Articles
