Hosting celebrations to mark the opening of a spectacular new North Yorkshire luxury hotel 6th June 2019 I was honoured to have hosted a reception in Parliament to mark the restoration and conversion to five-star hotel of the 18th century Grantley Hall near Ripon... Local News
Inquiry into how courts deal with domestic abuse is good news 5th June 2019 I am delighted that the Government is launching an inquiry into how family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious... Westminster News
A charity event with the wow factor! 5th June 2019 I was delighted to officially open The Private Hill, North Yorkshire’s newest and most luxurious glamping destination with the most stunning of views across the... Local News
North York Moors - a vital contribution to our rural economy and bio-diversity 31st May 2019 We need a much better understanding of the way we look after our countryside in the wake of a legal challenge by green lobbyists which resulted in restrictions... Local News
Celebrating Hunmanby's best rail service in its history 28th May 2019 I was delighted to join local residents, business people, councillors and Friends of the Hunmanby Railway Station and school children to celebrate a new era of... Local News
Joining charity walk to raise money for antibiotic resistance 22nd May 2019 I was delighted to take part in a sponsored walk in aid of ANTRUK, a North Yorkshire charity close to my heart. ANTRUK is the world’s first charity dedicated to... Local News
Work continues to improve safety of A19 in North Yorkshire 21st May 2019 I very much welcome the news that more works are to take place to close dangerous central reservation gaps and make junctions safer on the busy dual carriageway... Local News
Helping to release mortgage prisoners 17th May 2019 I want to ensure all mortgage prisoners are given a fair deal and treated fairly. A mortgage prisoner is someone who is unable to switch mortgage lender, which... Local News
Improving air quality must be a top priority 14th May 2019 I very much welcome the Government’s efforts to tackle air pollution often caused by vehicle emissions. In a speech to the Conservative Environment Network I... Local News