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
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
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
