Rishi supports small Dales village store enterprise Thursday, 28 November, 2024 Rishi has praised a small village store in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales proving to be a lifeline for its community. Withywood Stores in West Witton, near Leyburn, was taken over by Philip and Lucy Payne in August this year. The couple, who have moved to the area from Kent where they ran a similar business, set about revamping the store – the only shop in the Wensleydale village – and stocking... Local News
Helping Dales farmers with the agricultural transition 8th March 2024 Rishi has seen how Government funding is helping Yorkshire Dales farmers make the switch to the new system of agricultural support. He visited a typical Dales... Farming
D&S column: making communities stronger 29th February 2024 When I was Chancellor of the Exchequer I was proud to launch a fund to help communities buy assets that were at risk of being lost. These could be pubs, village... Articles
Rishi commends scheme that brings people together 23rd February 2024 Rishi has commended a café in the Yorkshire Dales for helping to combat loneliness. The Copper Kettle in Reeth has joined the nationwide Chatty Café scheme – an... Local News
Rishi visits fast-growing steel fabrication business 16th February 2024 A rapidly-expanding steel fabrication business has been praised by Rishi for its recent growth. Hambleton Steel, which employs more than 70 people at its... Local News
Rishi talks to pupils about Parliament and democracy 7th February 2024 Rishi spoke about the importance of Parliament and democracy during a visit to a North Yorkshire primary school. In an illustrated presentation to Appleton... Local News
Rishi backs Dales community pub venture 3rd February 2024 Rishi is backing Dales villagers who want to buy and run their local pub as a community hub. The MP visited Muker in Swaledale to hear about the local group’s... Local News
Rishi welcomes start of work on Bainbridge affordable housing project 1st February 2024 Rishi has seen work start on the transformation of the former Bainbridge Methodist Chapel into two affordable two-bedroom flats. The conversion of the chapel is... Local News
Rishi sees site of Catterick Garrison town centre redevelopment 29th January 2024 A Government-funded project to bring new jobs, businesses and community facilities to Catterick Garrison has been endorsed by Rishi. The MP visited Catterick... Local News
Rishi visits Richmond junior football club 22nd January 2024 Rishi visited a junior football club which aims to help youngsters of all abilities enjoy the UK’s favourite sport. The MP joined members of the Richmond... Local News
