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
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
Celebrating Hunmanby's best rail service in its history 28th May 2019 I was delighted to join local residents, business people, councillors and Friends of the Hunmanby Railway Station and school children to celebrate a new era of... Local News
Joining charity walk to raise money for antibiotic resistance 22nd May 2019 I was delighted to take part in a sponsored walk in aid of ANTRUK, a North Yorkshire charity close to my heart. ANTRUK is the world’s first charity dedicated to... Local News
Work continues to improve safety of A19 in North Yorkshire 21st May 2019 I very much welcome the news that more works are to take place to close dangerous central reservation gaps and make junctions safer on the busy dual carriageway... Local News
Helping to release mortgage prisoners 17th May 2019 I want to ensure all mortgage prisoners are given a fair deal and treated fairly. A mortgage prisoner is someone who is unable to switch mortgage lender, which... Local News
Improving air quality must be a top priority 14th May 2019 I very much welcome the Government’s efforts to tackle air pollution often caused by vehicle emissions. In a speech to the Conservative Environment Network I... Local News
Pressing Health Secretary for more funds for Scarborough Hospital 8th May 2019 I have met with Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock MP, along with my parliamentary colleagues from Scarborough and Whitby, Robert Goodwill, and East... Local News
Increasing investment in northern roads and rail infrastructure raised in PMQs 1st May 2019 I was pleased to have the opportunity today to raise the issue of more funding for our roads and railways with Mrs May during Prime Minister’s Questions. I... Local News
Supporting new bill to hit net zero carbon by 2050 1st May 2019 I am pleased to have given my support to a new bill introduced by Alex Chalk MP that commits the UK to ending its contribution to climate change by reaching a... Local News