Rishi meets Middleham trainer to discuss Government plans to increase betting tax on horseracing Friday, 19 September, 2025 Rishi met leading Middleham trainer Jedd O’Keefe and his wife Andrea, who works in the industry, to discuss Government plans to increase the tax on betting on horseracing. The meeting came on the same day the sport staged its first ever nationwide shutdown, branded ‘Racing Cancelled’, to highlight the risks posed by the proposals. The Government is considering increasing the tax on horseracing... Local News
D&S column: saluting our volunteer rescue heroes 6th May 2018 IMAGINE a glorious early spring day in the Dales, ideal for a brisk walk to blow away the cobwebs of a hard winter. You set out with the appropriate clothing... Articles
Rishi Sunak backs rescue heroes in anniversary year 6th May 2018 Rishi Sunak MP has been out on exercise with a mountain rescue team which marks a significant anniversary this year. In July, the Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team... Local News
Rishi Sunak urges Transport Minister to protect community transport network 2nd May 2018 Rishi Sunak MP has urged the Department of Transport to cherish the efforts of volunteers as it considers changes to the regulations governing community... Local News
D&S column: the work to protect and preserve Yorkshire's invaluable peatlands 30th April 2018 Compared with the craggy drama of the Lakeland fells or the sweeping beauty of Yorkshire’s Dales, the peatlands of Northern England attract little attention... Articles
D&S column: Catterick's Army Super Camps should be rolled out elsewhere 20th April 2018 I HAVE written before about one of the strengths of our Parliamentary democracy being that MPs represent geographical constituencies. Among other benefits, it... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes Colburn gin-maker's expansion 20th April 2018 A NEW spirit maker is going from strength to strength on the back of a strong Yorkshire brand and distilling excellence. The Yorkshire Dales Distillery was... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy 16th April 2018 Before I became an MP I worked with businesses and my job was to help them grow. Often these were small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In many cases they... Articles
Rishi Sunak opens East Harlsey’s improved play park 15th April 2018 A new extended play area has been opened by Rishi Sunak MP in the village of East Harlsey, near Northallerton. The Richmond MP cut the ribbon to declare the... Local News
D&S column: making sure facilities match Catterick Garrison's future growth 7th April 2018 BACK in 2016 it was announced that Catterick Garrison – already the biggest British Army base in the world – was to become a “super-garrison” with even more... Articles
