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
D&S column: the forthcoming election and taking a break at home 23rd April 2017 With all the excitement that followed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a general election to be held on June 8 it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture... Articles
Helping small businesses get the investment funds they need to grow 19th April 2017 During a debate on the Finance Bill which dealt with measures announced in the Budget, I spoke about the changes to legislation that will make it easier for... Speeches in Parliament
Rishi Sunak opens Bedale Golf Club's new facilities 19th April 2017 BEDALE Golf Club is now one of the best in Yorkshire following major investment in its facilities. Richmond MP Rishi Sunak officially opened its new swing... Local News
D&S column: looking after our 'best friends' 13th April 2017 EASTER week got off to a lovely start in the company of lots of very cute rabbits at Richmond Town Hall. The Bunny Burrows small animal charity had kindly... Articles
Rishi Sunak speaks of salmon fishery's potential to boost tourism industry 13th April 2017 THE salmon fishing season has got underway on the River Ure as stocks of the highly-prized migratory fish and hopes of associated growth in the tourism industry... Local News
Rishi Sunak is Yorkshire Countrywomen's guest speaker 10th April 2017 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak spoke about his life in Westminster and how he entered politics at the spring meeting of the North Riding Yorkshire Countrywomen's... Local News
D&S column: we need to boost the village pub revival 7th April 2017 LAST month my village pub closed and as many other people living in country areas have experienced in recent years a little bit of our family life went with it... Articles
Rishi Sunak raises awareness of growing number of dog thefts 4th April 2017 Rishi Sunak has given his backing to moves to curb the growing problem of dog theft. The Richmond MP attended the very first Dog Theft Awareness Day in... Local News
D&S column: reflecting on the Westminster terror attack 31st March 2017 IT was just after 2.40 last Wednesday afternoon when the division bells rang at Westminster. The bells summon MPs to vote and wherever they are on what’s known... Articles
