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
Latest information on sources of help for flood-hit homes and businesses 16th August 2019 I have pulled together an up-to-date guide to all the possible sources of help for households and businesses affected by the Yorkshire Dales flooding. Clink on... Local News
Rishi Sunak secures up to £5m flood relief funding for the Dales 10th August 2019 Rishi Sunak has secured up to £5m in central government funding to help cover the cost of the flooding which devastated Swaledale and lower Wensleydale. The £3m... Local News
D&S column: the flood relief funding I'm fighting for 9th August 2019 The story of Rowena Hutchinson sums up the tragedy of last week’s flash-flooding in the Dales. At 3pm on Tuesday, Rowena had a home and a business. At 4pm she... Articles
Rishi Sunak working on multiple options to help flood-hit Dales communities 5th August 2019 Rishi Sunak MP is working on multiple fronts to help bring relief to Yorkshire Dales communities devastated by last week’s flash flooding. He is seeking to... Local News
Flooding update: what Rishi Sunak is doing to help the Dales flood recovery operation 4th August 2019 Rishi Sunak has written to all his constituents affected by last week's devastating floods in Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and Lower Wensleydale outlining what... Local News
D&S column: Dales flood relief effort gets underway 2nd August 2019 The torrential rainfall and flash-flooding that we saw in Swaledale and Wensleydale on Tuesday afternoon and evening this week was pretty much unprecedented... Articles
Rishi Sunak compiles help guide for Dales flood victims 31st July 2019 Rishi Sunak has compiled a help guide for his constituents in the Yorkshire Dales hit by flash floods. The one-page guide provides information and contact... Local News
Rishi Sunak digs in to start work on Dales affordable housing scheme 29th July 2019 Rishi Sunak has initiated work on an affordable housing scheme in the Yorkshire Dales. The Richmond MP was asked to perform the ground-breaking ceremony in West... Local News
D&S column: the importance of prevention in mental health support 26th July 2019 One of my most important jobs as your MP is to keep in contact with all the organisations that provide the huge range of public services across the constituency... Articles
