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
New Bedale Community Minibus takes to the road with the support of Rishi Sunak 11th April 2019 A new community minibus has taken to the road in Bedale thanks to grant aid and with the support of local MP Rishi Sunak. Mr Sunak performed the official launch... Local News
MP ‘leaves no stone unturned’ to protect services at Friarage Hospital 8th April 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has enlisted the help of a highly-rated healthcare management consultancy firm to scrutinise plans for the future of the Friarage Hospital in... Local News
D&S column: standing in a 'sea' of hens 6th April 2019 Working as your MP, I have had some wonderful, eye-opening and sometimes downright strange experiences over the years. From being given a good soaking in the... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes repairs cash for local schools 5th April 2019 Six primary schools in northern North Yorkshire have been successful in securing grants to fund repairs and improvements to their buildings. The successful... Local News
Rishi Sunak visits successful free-range egg farm 4th April 2019 A North Yorkshire egg producer has spoken of the benefits of being part of a producer group which rewards high standards with premium payments. Nigel and Sue... Farming
D&S column: what we learnt at the Friarage Hospital public meeting 1st April 2019 When I set up the public meeting about the changes at the Friarage in Northallerton, my key aims were for people to really understand what is happening at our... Articles
Dales minor injuries services saved following Rishi Sunak’s intervention 29th March 2019 Minor injuries services at three Yorkshire Dales GP practices are to continue after health chiefs reconsidered a decision to cut their funding. Health chiefs... Local News
An extra £1bn in spending power for local councils 27th March 2019 In a Westminster Hall debate, I outline the additional £1bn local government will have to spend on services over the next year. Speeches in Parliament
Friarage Hospital: your questions answered 25th March 2019 Dr Adrian Clements and Dr James Dunbar answer questions about changes to emergency services at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, at a public meeting held at... Local News
