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
Bank branch not at risk, HSBC tells Rishi Sunak 1st September 2016 A BANK has said that it has no plans to close a rural branch which was feared to be under threat. HSBC has given the assurance about the Leyburn branch after... Enterprise and Economy
Reeth Show - the importance of rural tourism 30th August 2016 I had a great time at Reeth Show and took five minutes out to record this video about some work I'll be doing on rural tourism when I get back to the House of... Enterprise and Economy
Innovative flood prevention scheme opened by Rishi Sunak 24th August 2016 THE first phase of a series of natural flood defences paid-for by villagers has been officially opened by Richmond MP Rishi Sunak. Three “leaky dams”... Local News
Rishi Sunak seeks assurances over future of Leyburn bank branch 19th August 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has written to HSBC Bank seeking assurances about one of its Yorkshire Dales branches. Mr Sunak has asked the bank about the future of... Enterprise and Economy
Rishi Sunak backs rural tourism inquiry 17th August 2016 Richmond MP Rishi Sunak is backing an inquiry into how rural areas can do better out of Britain’s booming tourism industry. Mr Sunak is a member of a Government... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: becoming a Dementia Friend 12th August 2016 A couple of weeks ago I became a Dementia Friend. It was very simple. A short training session with a cup of tea and 45 minutes later I had a very much better... Articles
Rishi Sunak backs community transport scheme 9th August 2016 RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has lent his support to a scheme which helps people living in rural areas get to work, training or education. Mr Sunak praised the... Enterprise and Economy
D&S column: a visit to Yorkshire's favourite pub 4th August 2016 I WAS recently asked which pub in the Richmond constituency was my favourite. Articles
Rishi Sunak presents cheques to good causes 4th August 2016 Six charities in North Yorkshire have received a cash boost from a local building society. Local News
