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
Hundreds join Rishi Sunak to celebrate Captain Cook milestone 13th June 2018 A village turned out in force to help celebrate a special anniversary for its most famous son. Great Ayton Village Fête took as its theme the 250 years since... Local News
BBC Rip-Off Britain - curbing the car park cowboys 12th June 2018 On the popular BBC consumer programme Rip-Off Britain, I explain to presenter Gloria Hunniford what the Government is doing to curb rogue private car park... Media
D&S column: the importance of tackling childhood obesity 9th June 2018 AS the proud father of two young daughters I know only too well the challenges parents face keeping our children fit and healthy. My two both inherited a sweet... Articles
Rishi Sunak joins Osmotherley pupils on school’s morning mile 6th June 2018 Richmond MP Rishi Sunak joined primary schoolchildren on their regular pre-school exercise run established to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Mr Sunak donned his... Local News
Ensuring a level playing for plant nurseries 5th June 2018 I lead the second reading of a Bill iron out a legal anomaly and ensure plant nurseries enjoy the same business rates exemption as farms. Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: why I remain confident for British farming's future 1st June 2018 AS negotiations for the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union enter their critical phase, I remain confident that British farming will do well post-Brexit. I... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes couple to affordable home 1st June 2018 Rishi Sunak has welcomed a couple to their new affordable home in Colburn. The Richmond MP was among the guests at the official opening of the Broadacres... Local News
Rishi Sunak answers Wensleydale farmers' questions 30th May 2018 DAIRY farmers who supply milk to the Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes fired a series of questions about Brexit to Richmond MP Rishi Sunak. Mr Sunak attended the... Farming
D&S column: four months at the Minister's desk 25th May 2018 IT is just over four months since I sat in the famous Cabinet Room in Number 10 Downing Street and was invited to serve in Her Majesty’s Government by the Prime... Articles
