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
Pledging my support for a Northern Forest 1st October 2019 I am one hundred per cent behind ambitious plans to plant a Northern Forest and I would like to appeal to anyone who can to get involved. I was pleased to be... Local News
Help to Save scheme is proving a great success 30th September 2019 The Government-backed savings scheme, Help To Save, has got off to a fantastic start and I want to encourage more people in Thirsk and Malton to take advantage... Local News
We must stay focused on delivering Brexit on 31 October 27th September 2019 On the eve of the Conservative Party Conference we all need to stay focused on delivering Brexit on 31st October. Local News
More cash for Special Educational Needs and Social Care in North Yorkshire 17th September 2019 I welcome the news that North Yorkshire is to receive up to £7m of extra cash for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and an additional £8-£10m for... Local News
North Yorkshire schools benefit from a £14 billion cash boost over three years 16th September 2019 It’s fantastic news that every secondary school in Thirsk and Malton will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil next year and every primary school will get a... Local News
Important steps in tackling antimicrobial resistance 12th September 2019 Efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are making great progress, according to the medical specialists at a parliamentary roundtable which I chaired... Local News
Parliament is prorogued until the Queen's Speech 10th September 2019 Events over the last ten days have moved very swiftly. As you may have seen in a recent comment I have been clear that I do not think the Prime Minister intends... Local News
NHS trusts to tighten up suicide risk assessment thanks to local family campaign 10th September 2019 NHS England has written to all mental health trusts to ensure that they adhere to NICE guidelines on the use of risk assessment tools after I raised the issued... Local News
New Transport Secretary to intervene in A64 dual carriageway bid 9th September 2019 Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP and Roads Minister, Baroness Vere have promised to speak urgently with Highways England about the proposed dualling of the... Local News