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
Family dairy unit expands throughout milk price ups and downs 18th January 2018 One of the largest dairy farms in North Yorkshire is continuing to invest in the future despite the recent uncertainties faced by the milk sector. The Spence... Farming
Rishi Sunak opens nursery's new forest school 17th January 2018 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has officially opened a new forest school which is helping to teach children at a farm-based nursery about the great outdoors. The... Local News
Local Government funding on the Isle of Wight 16th January 2018 I respond in a Westminster Hall debate on the funding of local government on the Isle of Wight called by Bob Seely, the island's MP. Speeches in Parliament
D&S column: a good education is the greatest gift 14th January 2018 WORKING as your constituency MP, I have spent more time in our local schools than anywhere else. That’s because I believe a good education is the most precious... Articles
Tiger farming in Laos still flourishing, I tell the House 10th January 2018 In Foreign Office Questions I draw the Foreign Secretary's attention to the plight of tigers in Laos. A year after the Laos Government said it would ban the... Speeches in Parliament
Rishi Sunak appointed to Government 9th January 2018 Rishi Sunak MP has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Richmond MP will work... Westminster News
Schools partnership welcomed by Rishi Sunak 9th January 2018 Rishi Sunak has seen a partnership between schools in Kenya and Bedale, North Yorkshire, in action. Mowbray School, a special school, established the... Local News
D&S column: a threat we must take seriously 6th January 2018 On Christmas Day, while we were opening presents, tucking into our festive fare and generally enjoying the holiday, a strange journey was underway off Yorkshire... Articles
Rishi Sunak presents careers guidance quality award to Dales School 4th January 2018 A SCHOOL has shown its quality for helping students with complex needs secure fulfilling careers. The Dales School, Morton-on-Swale, has been awarded the... Local News
