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 supports villagers affected by A1 noise 24th May 2018 Rishi Sunak MP is backing village residents seeking greater noise protection from traffic using the upgraded A1 motorway in North Yorkshire. A number of... Local News
Westminster Hall debate: the role of communities in local planning 23rd May 2018 Responding for the Government in a debate called by Nicky Morgan, the MP for Loughborough, about the important role of communities in the local planning process... Speeches in Parliament
A better deal for private tenants 21st May 2018 I sum up the debate on the second reading of the Tenant Fees Bill - legislation to protect tenants from unfair charges levied by letting agencies Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: I've been spending time in the pub 20th May 2018 I’ve been spending a lot of time in the pub lately. I should perhaps clarify that this has all been strictly work-related activity! It is part of my efforts to... Articles
Rishi Sunak welcomes scrapping of plan to downgrade hospital 18th May 2018 Rishi Sunak has welcomed health chiefs scrapping a plan that could have seen a hospital used by many of his constituents downgraded. It was announced this week... Local News
Great Ayton Tennis Club’s upgraded facilities opened by Rishi Sunak 16th May 2018 A thriving tennis club’s upgraded facilities have been officially declared open by Rishi Sunak. Great Ayton Tennis Club recently completed the refurbishment of... Local News
Rishi Sunak welcome’s Minister’s response to community bus service concerns 16th May 2018 Rishi Sunak MP has welcomed the Government’s pledge to protect community transport operations from law changes which could have threatened their existence. The... Local News
D&S column: a fantastic Tour de Yorkshire and my Any Questions debut 11th May 2018 I recently made my debut on BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions panel discussion. For those not familiar with the long-running programme, it’s the radio equivalent of... Articles
Rishi Sunak judges best dressed TdY bike in Bellerby 9th May 2018 Dales villagers “got on their bikes” to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire passing through their community. A competition for the best decorated cut-out bike in... Local News
