Rishi meets Middleham trainer to discuss Government plans to increase betting tax on horseracing Friday, 19 September, 2025 Rishi met leading Middleham trainer Jedd O’Keefe and his wife Andrea, who works in the industry, to discuss Government plans to increase the tax on betting on horseracing. The meeting came on the same day the sport staged its first ever nationwide shutdown, branded ‘Racing Cancelled’, to highlight the risks posed by the proposals. The Government is considering increasing the tax on horseracing... Local News
Rishi Sunak opens Dales school’s new facilities 28th October 2016 IMPROVEMENTS to a Dales primary school have been praised by Richmond MP Rishi Sunak. Mr Sunak performed the official opening of Reeth and Gunnerside primary... Skills and Schools
Rishi Sunak welcomes crackdown on nuisance calls 26th October 2016 Rishi Sunak has welcomed Government moves to crackdown on the scourge of nuisance telephone calls. The MP, who has been working on a Government Bill to tighten... Local News
Rishi Sunak urges Minister to seize Brexit opportunities for British farmers 26th October 2016 ENVIRONMENT Secretary Andrea Leadsom has painted an optimistic picture about the future of British farming post-Brexit. Speaking to a watchdog committee of MPs... Farming
BBC Sunday Politics: on Brexit and Yorkshire tourism 22nd October 2016 I was a guest on the programme to discuss the Yorkshire tourism industry after we leave the EU. Media
Rishi Sunak celebrates Stokesley School's year of achievement 21st October 2016 Rishi Sunak celebrated outstanding results with pupils at Stokesley School at its annual presentation evening. Mr Sunak presented students with a range of... Skills and Schools
D&S column: working in committee and keeping Great Ayton in the Richmond constituency 21st October 2016 THERE are times when the House of Commons chamber looks very empty and understandably people ask: where are all the MPs? I can assure you that while we may not... Articles
Primary pupils fire questions at Rishi Sunak 21st October 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak faced a series of questions from pupils during a visit to Brompton Community Primary School, near Northallerton. The children from all... Skills and Schools
Pressing the case of constituent Nicholas Simpson jailed in India 20th October 2016 In the Commons I raised the issue of my constituent Nicholas Simpson, of Catterick Garrison, one of the "Chennai Six" currently jailed in India having been... Speeches in Parliament
Rishi Sunak calls for fair deal for horseracing industry 17th October 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has urged the Government to introduce a fair levy on betting companies to support the grassroots of the horse racing industry. Mr Sunak... Local News
