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I would like to appeal to constituents to support Macmillan’s coffee morning today at a time when the charity’s fundraising efforts have been hard hit by the coronavirus crisis.

Today I want to urge everyone in my constituency who is eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter as the Government launches its drive to vaccinate 30 million people.

A total of 3,500 self-employed people in Thirsk and Malton have accessed more than £9million worth of Government grants through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme’s second tranche. These grants do not need to be paid back and will help to cover lost earnings.

I know that people living in and around Hemsley are still concerned about the closure of Bondgate Dental Surgery. I am working closely with NHS England to ensure that a replacement is found as soon as possible.

Congratulations to Hunmanby Railway Station for being shortlisted for the National Community Rail Awards.

Today I am showing my support for British food and farming on Back British Farming Day, recognising the crucial role farmers play in producing food for the nation and caring for the countryside.

The preservation of the hen harrier has been a huge topic for my mailbag. I have received hundreds of communications about this.

I have joined a group of 30 Conservative MPs to help spearhead the Government’s “levelling up” agenda.

I want to encourage local employers to help young people into work by signing up to the Kickstart employment scheme.

Thousands of entrepreneurs across the region have benefited from UK Government backed support where they may otherwise have struggled to access it.