Speaking out against changes to planning rules for fracking 12th September 2018 This is an issue which concerns me greatly and I know worries many constituents. So I was pleased to have been able to make my views heard in a special... Local News
Supporting North Yorkshire farmers 12th September 2018 I was proud today to wear my wheat-pin badge today in support of British farming at Back British Farming Day in Westminster. Farming is the bedrock of the UK’s... Local News
Calling for urgent action on our rail services 12th September 2018 In a Westminster Hall debate on TransPennine rail travel and delays I appealed for more joined up thinking and a far more collaborative approach between Network... Local News
Why is the regulator protecting RBS – instigator of the greatest banking scandal in Britain’s history? 10th September 2018 Over the last ten years, we have witnessed the most disgraceful, shameful episode in British banking’s 500-year history. Despite persistent and strenuous... Local News
The Chancellor signals his support for an independent dispute Financial Services Tribunal 5th September 2018 I am very encouraged that the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, who I met today has confirmed that he is looking carefully at detailed proposals to provide a more... Local News
Fighting to keep the last local bank in Filey open 3rd September 2018 I am extremely disappointed to learn of Barclay’s decision to close their branch in Filey on 7th December 2018. This is the last brick and mortar bank branch... Local News
Calling on the Transport Secretary to intervene over continued disruption on TransPennine Express 3rd September 2018 I am deeply concerned that passengers using the TransPennine Express to and from Manchester, Leeds, York, Malton, Filey and Scarborough through my constituency... Local News
Making the most of new National Planning guidelines to build more affordable homes in Thirsk and Malton 30th August 2018 I believe that the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) offers significant opportunities to modify current local planning policies to provide new... Local News
Excellent Community Care for North Yorkshire in Norton 23rd August 2018 I was delighted to have been invited to meet people using Acorn Community Care in Norton, the staff who look after them and business owners, Chris and Ruth... Local News