MP will press for Kirby Misperton postal services to remain Monday, 25 March, 2024 I've been informed by the Post Office that Kirby Misperton's branch is due to close next month - Monday 8th April. I completely understand this is a huge blow for residents who rely on the branch for postal, banking and business services and fully share the frustration of local people. The Post Office have stated the reason for this closure is due to the resignation of the postmaster and the... Local News
Test, Track and Trace can help ease economic woes 24th April 2020 The Health Secretary has said that a mass testing and tracking programme to keep transmission rates of the new coronavirus low in Britain is the answer to... Westminster News
Normal lessons continue remotely for pupils at Malton School 22nd April 2020 I would like to congratulate staff and pupils at Malton School as they keep to a full timetable despite the coronavirus crisis. Pupils aged between 11-18 are... Local News
North Yorkshire training stables to receive Coronavirus Business Grants 20th April 2020 Horse racing stables across Thirsk and Malton and many of other parts of the county are to receive nearly £500,000 worth of government grants and 12 months... Local News
Large businesses must pay smaller suppliers on time 20th April 2020 I have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for tougher measures to ensure that large firms pay their suppliers on time. The letter... Westminster News
Please stay at home this weekend 18th April 2020 There is light at the end of the tunnel but, in the meantime, the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at... Local News
Looking after staff and residents in social care homes 15th April 2020 I know there has been a great deal of concern about the safety of those living and working in care homes following a number of deaths from coronavirus. I have... Westminster News
£750 million support for charities 9th April 2020 I have been contacted by a number of charities in Thirsk and Malton looking for financial help to continue their vital work during the coronavirus outbreak so I... Local News
Wishing the Prime Minister a speedy recovery 7th April 2020 I am sure you will want to join me in sending my best wishes to the Prime Minister at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. This is a very worrying time for his... Westminster News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 6th April 2020 It’s only April and yet 2020 has already been an extraordinary year. Whatever your age, whether you are in work, retired, self- employed, in education or in a... Westminster News