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 meets the WAGs 21st February 2019 Rishi Sunak met a group of WAGs helping to combat loneliness. The WAGs were the Welbury Ageing Gentlemen who meet once a month for conversation and... Local News
D&S column: helping our village halls get fit for the future 15th February 2019 VILLAGE halls are tremendous community assets – in many of our smaller settlements they are often the only place where everyone can come together. We have some... Articles
Rishi Sunak commits to disabled employment scheme 15th February 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has signed up for a Government programme designed to encourage businesses to employ more people with a disability. The Richmond MP has committed... Local News
Young people’s voices need to be heard in rural homes debate, says Rishi Sunak 13th February 2019 Young people wanting to buy homes in the countryside have to make their voices heard, Rishi Sunak has said. The debate about building the homes needed to... Local News
D&S column: welcome conclusions of a credible survey 8th February 2019 LIKE me I am sure many of you will be sceptical about some of the surveys that are published, seemingly daily, about frankly rather odd subjects. But one that... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes assurances about access to relocated Northallerton Post Office 7th February 2019 The store planning to host the Post Office in Northallerton has given assurances about access to the re-located branch. In response to a letter from Rishi Sunak... Local News
Backing calls for a prompt and thorough inquiry into child sexual exploitation 6th February 2019 I set out the Government's actions to protect today's children and future generations of young people from sexual exploitation. The Westminster Hall debate... Speeches in Parliament
Boosting councils' spending power 5th February 2019 Concluding the debate on the Local Government Finance Settlement - which sets out local councils' spending powers for 2019/20. Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: investing in local community health care 4th February 2019 Mental health care in this country has for too long been a Cinderella service. Despite the development of modern treatment therapies and facilities, Governments... Articles
