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
North Yorkshire to receive over £2 million winter funding for Adult Social Care 17th October 2018 Following my calls for more funding for social care services in Thirsk and Malton, I’m delighted that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt... Local News
Calling for government support to ensure a positive future for Linton-On-Ouse 16th October 2018 In a Westminster Hall debate today I appealed to Defence Minister, Tobias Ellwood, for support to rebuild the community in Linton-on-Ouse following the planned... Local News
Malton Estate plays key role in Select Committee inquiry 15th October 2018 I am delighted that Malton Estate is to give evidence to an influential committee on how it successfully attracts shoppers and businesses to its town centre. I... Local News
Making the case to ministers for local decision making for shale gas 10th October 2018 Today I had a very good meeting with Planning Minister, Kit Malthouse and Energy Minister, Claire Perry and a number of officials to discuss any proposed... Local News
Great news – Lambert Hospital sale confirmed 10th October 2018 Hambleton District Council has today confirmed that it is going ahead with the purchase of the former Lambert Memorial Hospital in Thirsk. It has agreed the... Local News
Calling for regional fraud squads to fight business banking fraud 9th October 2018 In today’s Westminster Hall debate, I called for properly resourced regional fraud squads to fight business banking fraud. I also reiterated the urgent need for... Local News
It’s time to properly fund our vital economic crime agencies 8th October 2018 Crime devastates lives; it often leaves victims physically, financially or emotionally devastated. The rule of law is one of our fundamental principles and... Local News
Calling for a broader investigation into poor passenger information 8th October 2018 Today I have written to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to ask them to extend its inquiry into the adequacy of passenger information, during the summer’s... Local News