Gazette monthly column: The bravery of the whistleblower Wednesday, 3 April, 2024 Please find below my monthly piece for the Malton Gazette on the bravery of whistleblowers: "The bravest man I’ve ever known.” A description of Sergei Magnitsky by Bill Browder, a now globally recognised name of a whistleblower who dared to take on Russian corruption. Since being elected in 2015, I have been a staunch advocate for the protection and encouragement of whistleblowers. Those who... Opinions
Further business support to protect jobs and livelihoods 5th January 2021 Throughout this crisis, the government’s economic priority has been to protect jobs. So, given the further national restrictions announced by the Prime Minister... Local News
Time for the United Kingdom to move forward 30th December 2020 I very much welcome the UK-EU free trade agreement, the first that the EU has ever reached based on zero tariffs and zero quotas. It is excellent news for... Local News
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2021 24th December 2020 I wish all my constituents a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2021 from me and all of us in my office. Local News
Our national endeavor must continue, but all things must, and will, pass – my Christmas message 23rd December 2020 2020 has been a long hard year but, as it draws to a close, we must take heart from fact that the first Covid vaccination programme in the world has begun and... Local News
North Yorkshire receives £1.5 million to support vulnerable children and families 18th December 2020 The additional £1.5million allocated to North Yorkshire County Council will allow families in Thirsk and Malton, struggling to afford food and essentials over... Local News
Covid vaccine by invitation only underway in Thirsk and Malton 16th December 2020 I am delighted that the Covid vaccination programme has begun in Thirsk and Malton at three separate GP sites in the constituency. More GP practices will be... Local News
Hunmanby Railway Station wins National Award 11th December 2020 It is very good news that delighted that the National Community Rail Award has been won by Friends of Hunmanby Railway Station and it is thoroughly well... Articles
Ampleforth College update 10th December 2020 I had a constructive meeting with the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson and my parliamentary colleague, Julian Sturdy (York Outer) about the... Articles
North Yorkshire hospitals to receive an extra £3.5m 10th December 2020 The Health Secretary has announced that hospital staff, patients and visitors in hospitals which are part of the York Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, which... Articles