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: 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
Rishi Sunak praises success of recreation park cafe 23rd May 2019 A community café is going from strength to strength only weeks after opening in Brompton, Northallerton. The part-time café which opened in the Weavers Pavilion... Local News
More work to improve safety of A19 in North Yorkshire 21st May 2019 Safety campaigners and Rishi Sunak MP have welcomed continued work to improve safety on the A19 in North Yorkshire. More works are to take place to close... Local News
