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
Signing up to the Youth Friendly MP Charter 17th June 2019 Today I signed the Youth Friendly MP Charter which pledges support to five key principles of youth employment in Thirsk and Malton. The Charter is spearheaded... Local News
Legislation to end the UK’s contribution to climate change by 2050 is good news 14th June 2019 I am delighted the Prime Minister has introduced legislation to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The UK was the first country to... Local News
Update: General Licences for Controlling Wild Birds 13th June 2019 Please click on the link below to access the latest update on General Licences for Controlling Wild Birds from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and... Local News
Voluntary code to crackdown on fraud is welcome news 12th June 2019 I welcome the news that eight banks and building societies (PSPs) have signed up to a new voluntary code (the Code) designed to tackle authorised push payment... Local News
Taking a step back in time at Malton Primary School 11th June 2019 I was delighted to have been invited to meet pupils at Malton Community Primary School to hear about their studies into how Malton has changed since the... Local News
Hosting celebrations to mark the opening of a spectacular new North Yorkshire luxury hotel 6th June 2019 I was honoured to have hosted a reception in Parliament to mark the restoration and conversion to five-star hotel of the 18th century Grantley Hall near Ripon... Local News
Inquiry into how courts deal with domestic abuse is good news 5th June 2019 I am delighted that the Government is launching an inquiry into how family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious... Westminster News
A charity event with the wow factor! 5th June 2019 I was delighted to officially open The Private Hill, North Yorkshire’s newest and most luxurious glamping destination with the most stunning of views across the... Local News
North York Moors - a vital contribution to our rural economy and bio-diversity 31st May 2019 We need a much better understanding of the way we look after our countryside in the wake of a legal challenge by green lobbyists which resulted in restrictions... Local News