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
Hunmanby Railway Station shortlisted for national award 16th September 2020 Congratulations to Hunmanby Railway Station for being shortlisted for the National Community Rail Awards. Friends of Hunmanby Railway station’s entry into the... Local News
A64 improvements ongoing 14th September 2020 I am delighted that work to make the A64 safer around Crambeck is underway. I have been campaigning with Councillor Caroline Goodricke and local residents to... Local News
Championing local farmers on Back British Farming Day 9th September 2020 Today I am showing my support for British food and farming on Back British Farming Day, recognising the crucial role farmers play in producing food for the... Westminster News
Six Point Plan to protect the Hen Harrier 8th September 2020 The preservation of the hen harrier has been a huge topic for my mailbag. I have received hundreds of communications about this. I can understand why because it... Local News
Joining the Levelling Up Taskforce for a fairer economy 7th September 2020 I have joined a group of 30 Conservative MPs to help spearhead the Government’s “levelling up” agenda. The Levelling Up Taskforce represents seats all around... Local News
North Yorkshire businesses should join Kickstart Employment Scheme today 4th September 2020 I want to encourage local employers to help young people into work by signing up to the Kickstart employment scheme. The £2 billion scheme has been designed to... Westminster News
£55million boost for small businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber 2nd September 2020 Thousands of entrepreneurs across the region have benefited from UK Government backed support where they may otherwise have struggled to access it. As Co-Chair... Local News
Huge opportunities ahead in our new post-crisis world 17th August 2020 “It's only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.” Warren Buffett, of course. I was invited to write this piece as an MP, but I also... Local News
Bondgate Dental Surgery 14th August 2020 A number of constituents in the Helmsley area have contacted me about the potential permanent closure of Bondgate Dental Surgery. I am working with ministers on... Local News