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
New November guidelines - your questions answered 5th November 2020 As you will be aware the new coronavirus restrictions come into place today (5th November). Here are the answers to frequently asked questions which have come... Articles
Further financial support for jobs and businesses 3rd November 2020 I do understand how worried people are about their health, the health of their loved ones, their jobs, their businesses, and their financial security. So I am... Local News
Extra Safeguards to support farmers and food producers 2nd November 2020 I know that there has been a great deal of concern from constituents about the need to protect our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food... Local News
National lockdown looming 1st November 2020 I have been strongly in favour of keeping the economy open whilst keeping the virus in check. However, it is now clear that we would exceed surge capacity in... Westminster News
Green Homes Grant scheme offers business opportunities for local trades 28th October 2020 I want to encourage tradespeople to get certified by TrustMark so they can access a range of new work installing energy efficiency measures over the coming... Local News
Pledging to fight sewage pollution to clean up local rivers 27th October 2020 Today I was pleased to give my support to a new Bill to help clean up Britain’s rivers from sewage pollution, to help deliver cleaner water in my constituency’s... Local News
Making sure the poorest children have access to nutritious food 23rd October 2020 I have always been clear that we need to look after those in most need and that none of us want to see children go hungry. To date, regardless of which party... Westminster News
Looking for volunteers to join me in COVID vaccine trials 22nd October 2020 I have signed up as a volunteer for the COVID vaccine trials and I am appealing to constituents to consider doing the same. UK based scientific research is... Articles
£3 million coronavirus cash boost for local councils 22nd October 2020 The extra £3 million support for local authorities in my constituency will help provide vital services during the pandemic. £2.3million has been allocated to... Local News