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
D&S column: a bright future for RAF Leeming 19th July 2019 On the way back from one of my regular surgeries in Leyburn recently I called into RAF Leeming to have a chat with the new station commander Group Captain... Articles
Rishi Sunak highlights work of Richmond school’s Eco Team 18th July 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has praised the “impressive” work of a group of pupils determined to make their school cleaner and greener. The Richmond MP visited St Francis... Skills and Schools
D&S column: inspired by a green day in Richmond 12th July 2019 I had a green constituency day in Richmond recently prompted by a letter from a group of pupils at St Francis Xavier School. The school’s Eco Team had written... Articles
D&S column: taking the frustration out of parking 10th July 2019 Many of us will have experienced the frustration of searching for a town centre parking space, finding one but then struggling for the right change to feed the... Articles
Rishi Sunak praises innovative farm diversification business 4th July 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has praised a successful farm diversification project which has celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. Neil and Belinda Metcalfe, of... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: sporting success and ambition 28th June 2019 I know we are now well into the cricket season – and of course it is raining as I write this! – but football fans in Northallerton are currently on tenterhooks... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes independent report on emergency care at the Friarage Hospital 28th June 2019 AN independent report into emergency services at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital has concluded that health bosses had a sound case to make changes earlier... Healthcare
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
