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
Fielding questions as local government minister 29th January 2019 I answer questions from backbench MP on local government finance, the Changing Places campaign and progress of the Parking (Code of Practice) Bill. Speeches in Parliament
Rishi Sunak praises success of community shop initiative 28th January 2019 A new village shop has become a hub for its community after a successful first year in business. After visiting the store in East Cowton, near Northallerton... Local News
D&S column: helping Syrian families settle in North Yorkshire 25th January 2019 I am always impressed and immensely gratified by the generosity of spirit I find in our North Yorkshire communities. So many people are prepared to do their bit... Articles
Post Office agrees to Rishi Sunak's demand for longer Northallerton opening hours 23rd January 2019 Rishi Sunak MP has welcomed a Post Office announcement that a relocated branch in Northallerton will be open an extra nine-and-a-half hours a week. The Post... Local News
D&S column: The work of Government continues through the Brexit process 21st January 2019 Amid the sound and fury in Westminster in recent days and weeks, the day to day work of Government has continued - as it must. Policy changes that may not make... Articles
Rishi Sunak outlines a brighter future for local government 16th January 2019 As the Minister for Local Government, I defend government's record on sustaining important council services and say the future is looking brighter as their... Speeches in Parliament
Rishi Sunak welcomes move to prioritise social housing for veterans with PTSD 16th January 2019 New measures which will help councils ensure that members of the Armed Forces and veterans suffering from mental ill health are given the right priority for... Local News
D&S column: how a school visit led to Government action 16th January 2019 On one of my regular busy constituency Fridays a while ago I met a group of parents at the Dales School in Morton-on-Swale, near Northallerton. As many of you... Articles
New backing for Rishi Sunak's campaign to bring the Red Arrows to North Yorkshire 10th January 2019 Support is growing for Rishi Sunak’s campaign to bring the Red Arrows to North Yorkshire. The MP for Richmond is pressing for the Red Arrows aerobatic display... Local News
