In the debate on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU I took the opportunity to explain why I am supporting Mrs May’s deal and to stand up for  small and medium sized businesses whose voice is often not heard in these complex discussions.

This week, I have added my support for regulatory reform for bailiffs.

I was pleased to have had the opportunity today to raise concerns in Parliament about the payment system for universal credit. In Thirsk and Malton some of my constituents get paid on four-weekly cycles.

I am delighted that the Environmental Agency has confirmed that, from the start of this week, fishermen can have an extra two months to fish for sea trout in Filey in 2019. This is excellent news for this wonderful seaside town.

Congratulations to three Yorkshire women who took top awards in the finals of the National Business Women's Awards 2018 at Wembley. It’s always brilliant, although of course no surprise, to see Yorkshire lead the way.

If we agree on nothing else, perhaps we can all agree that few of us have ever experienced such political turmoil. As we go into the Christmas break, Parliament is still divided into several factions; those who support Mrs May’s deal and those who oppose it, those who want a general election and

TransPennine rail services are disgraceful. That’s what I told a Westminster Hall debate today.  I think the situation has got worse not better. Despite promises by the rail operator to improve both its timekeeping and its communications, this has not happened.

I am absolutely delighted that there is to be more money for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in my constituency over the next two years.

It’s clear that car parking in Easingwold has reached a crisis point and it’s time we found a solution. The town is often log-jammed with cars whose drivers leave their vehicles there all day, often because they are commuting into York. This means there are few spaces available for shoppers.

I am delighted that Scarborough hospital is to receive an extra £40 million to expand the Emergency Department. The money will be spent on providing a rapid assessment and diagnostic unit and allow significant improvements to the hospital’s engineering infrastructure.