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
Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill 16th October 2018 Taking a Lords amendment to the Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill allowing councils to increase the premium they can... Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: smart digital services from your local council 12th October 2018 AN elderly friend recently asked me to help them renew their passport. Of course, I was happy to help but I confess my heart sank. I remembered the last time I... Articles
Rishi Sunak put on the spot by pupils at Kirkby Fleetham School 10th October 2018 Rishi Sunak took questions from pupils at Kirkby Fleetham Church of England Primary School. The children gathered round the Richmond MP to ask him about his... Local News
Community litter blitz squad backed by Rishi Sunak 10th October 2018 More than 30 community volunteers supported by their MP Rishi Sunak collected more than 25 bags of rubbish in a litter-picking blitz of Brompton, near... Local News
D&S column: great turnout for my first Older Persons' Fair 5th October 2018 I was delighted with the response to my Older Persons’ Fair held last Wednesday in Northallerton. Shortly after opening at 10am the Golden Lion’s Yorkshire... Articles
Rishi Sunak hails village hall refurbishment 5th October 2018 A five-year quest to modernise a North Yorkshire village hall and make it fit for modern use has been completed. Rishi Sunak joined the villagers of Kirkby... Local News
Rishi Sunak welcomes improved facilities at primary school 3rd October 2018 A new children’s nursery has been officially opened in Middleham by Rishi Sunak. The Richmond MP cut the ribbon to open the Kidz Day Nursery at Middleham Church... Local News
Rishi Sunak praises the drive of inspirational constituent 1st October 2018 Rishi Sunak has praised the inspirational example of a constituent battling a life-limiting disease. The Richmond MP joined Cath Muir and her supporters at the... Local News
D&S column: Wensleydale School students set the debating standard 1st October 2018 ON my many visits to schools in the constituency, I often enjoy jokingly comparing our local pupils’ behaviour with that of my MP colleagues in some of the more... Articles
