RISHI SUNAK OPENS GREAT AYTON SUMMER FETE 2026 Friday, 19 June, 2026 Rishi Sunak officially opened Great Ayton's bi-annual Summer Fete, joining hundreds of residents for one of the village's most popular community events. Held on the High Green and organised by Great Ayton Parish Council, the Fete brought together local organisations, charities, businesses, performers and community groups for a day of entertainment, activities and fundraising. After formally... Local News
Pressing the Policing Minister for the best-possible deal for North Yorkshire 28th February 2017 I asked Policing Minister Brandon Lewis for a future police funding deal which takes account of the particularly challanges a rural force like North Yorkshire... Speeches in Parliament
Mobile village hall on track for 2017 completion 27th February 2017 An ambitious initiative to launch a mobile, multi-purpose community hub on the Wensleydale Railway is on track for completion this Summer. Work is progressing... Local News
D&S column: making sure our military heroes get a fair deal 25th February 2017 AS MP for a constituency which is home to the largest military garrison in the UK, the welfare of servicemen and women is very close to my heart. So I take a... Articles
Farming Minister to answer North Yorkshire farmers’ questions 23rd February 2017 RISHI Sunak MP is bringing a senior Government minister to his constituency to answer farmers’ questions about their industry. Farming Minister George Eustice... Farming
MPs seek assistance for volunteer-run libraries 23rd February 2017 Two North Yorkshire MPs have urged Hambleton District Council to look favourably on requests for assistance from volunteer-run community libraries. Kevin... Local News
D&S column: investigating the impact of business rate rises on rural enterprises 17th February 2017 IN recent weeks I’ve spent a lot of time looking at the issue of business rates and how changes in the system will affect rural enterprises. As part of my... Articles
Unlock potential of young farmers, says Rishi Sunak 16th February 2017 A REPORT highlighting the potential of young farmers to drive the rural economy has been backed by MP Rishi Sunak. Mr Sunak said young farmers were one of the... Farming
Safety improvements to A66 junction secured by Rishi Sunak 15th February 2017 Highways chiefs have agreed to make safety improvements to a dangerous junction on the A66 in North Yorkshire. Highways England will make the changes to the New... Local News
D&S column: taking part in a spirited youth debate 10th February 2017 THE highlight of my constituency week was attending a passionate and thought-provoking young people’s debate held in Leyburn. Two teams from The Wensleydale... Articles
