D&S column: bringing digital connectivity to the Dales Wednesday, 11 March, 2026 It is a fact of political life that sometimes the best ideas can take what seems a long time to translate into a successful outcome. I was reminded of this most recently on a lousy (weather-wise) day at the top end of Coverdale. Standing by a new telecommunications mast – one of a number that are being switched on this year in the most isolated parts of the Yorkshire Dales – I recalled a speech I... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes council flood costs payment 16th October 2019 A COUNCIL hit by the cost of dealing with the flash flooding which devastated parts of the Yorkshire Dales in the summer is to be reimbursed by the Government... Local News
D&S column: a day of pomp and tradition 14th October 2019 THERE’S a lot been going on in Westminster this week – and I’m not just talking about the climate change protests and the ongoing Brexit preparations and... Articles
Political Thinking podcast with the BBC's Nick Robinson 11th October 2019 An in-depth interview with Nick Robinson, the former BBC Political Editor and now presenter of the BBC Radio 4's Today programme. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds... Media
Rishi Sunak launches Mencap calendar 'full of joy' 7th October 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has launched a new calendar promoting positive images about people with learning disabilities. The Richmond MP was invited by the Northallerton... Local News
D&S column: delivering value for the taxpayers' cash 7th October 2019 I MADE my debut as a speaker on the main stage of my party’s conference this week to talk about our public services. Along with my ministerial colleagues, the... Articles
Party Conference Speech: big investment in our public services 2nd October 2019 At the Conservative Party Conference, I address members on the Government's ambitious plans for investment in our public services. Media
D&S column: inspirational young people in the community 27th September 2019 One of the most inspirational moments of my summer was spending time with a group of young people who had decided to spent part of their holiday improving the... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes multi-million pound improvements at Catterick Racecourse 26th September 2019 A North Yorkshire racecourse famed for its traditional character is about to start on the final phase of a multi-million pound investment programme to update... Local News
D&S column: what is the best way forward for emergency care at the Friarage 20th September 2019 I very much welcome the opening of the consultation into the changes to emergency services at our much valued and loved local hospital - the Friarage. It is, of... Articles
