Calling for more cash to fund extra cost of children’s services 13th November 2018 I recently held a meeting with Education Secretary, Damien Hinds MP, to lobby for extra resources for children’s services in North Yorkshire. The local... Local News
Planting a tree to recognise Her Majesty’s service to the Commonwealth 10th November 2018 I planted five trees today as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s lifetime of... Local News
Calling for support for Post Offices 6th November 2018 In today’s Westminster Hall debate on Post Office provision in North Yorkshire, I have called for more support for Post Offices in communities, particularly... Local News
Fight superbugs by taxing antibiotics 1st November 2018 Lord O’Neill of Gatley, who led the O’Neill Review of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and I are amongst a group of parliamentarians calling on the Health... Local News
Pressing the point about local decision-making for fracking 31st October 2018 Today I attended a Westminster Hall debate to discuss the Government’s proposed weakening of planning rules with regards to shale gas extraction. I was pleased... Local News
Austerity is coming to an end, but discipline will remain 30th October 2018 This was the clear message which came across loud and clear in the Chancellor’s Budget yesterday. Philip Hammond announced wide ranging spending commitments... Local News
My pledge to support the environment 23rd October 2018 Today I have pledged to be a champion for the environment by joining the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) Caucus. I have signed CEN's core pledges to... Local News
Government initiatives to increase lending and support for small businesses are good news 22nd October 2018 As Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fair Business Banking I am delighted to report the Government’s successful record in supporting small... Local News
Norton College visit Parliament 19th October 2018 It was great to welcome a group of sixth formers from Norton College with an interest in politics to Parliament. We were able to give them a tour of the Houses... Local News