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
Progress in improving the environment and tackling climate change 10th April 2019 There have been some real improvements in the way we look after our environment and tackle climate change, one of the world’s most serious challenges. I am one... Local News
Campaigning to ease the burden of Council Tax for those struggling to pay 9th April 2019 I am working with the Minister for Local Government, Rishi Sunak MP, to bring about reforms to the council tax collection processes used by local authorities. I... Local News
Supporting the tourist industry in North Yorkshire 8th April 2019 In support of English Tourism week, I visited four key tourist sites in the constituency over the weekend. I went to Scampston Hall, near Malton, Wayside... Local News
£125 for St Monica’s Hospital after backing Tiger Roll 6th April 2019 I am absolutely delighted that I scooped £125 for Friends of St Monica’s Hospital after placing a charity bet on Saturday’s Grand National courtesy of Coral... Local News
Supporting onshore wind energy 5th April 2019 I have added my signature to a cross-party letter to the Prime Minister asking her to undo the blocks the government has placed on onshore wind energy. I am... Local News
New service launched this week to support universal credit claimants 5th April 2019 I very much welcome the Citizens Advice’s new Universal Support service called ‘Help to Claim’ which was rolled out across the constituency this week. Help to... Local News
More facilities for the disabled is good news indeed 5th April 2019 I am delighted that Paralympic World Champion Hannah Cockroft MBE DL and European Champion Nathan Maguire (pictured) have opened a new changing facility for... Local News
York Trust displays unfair bias against Scarborough Hospital 4th April 2019 I have this week written to the Chair of York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to demand explanations as to why residents living in my area and in the... Local News
Helping to secure improvements at Thirsk and Malton stations 3rd April 2019 I have been campaigning hard to help secure improved access and parking at two train stations in my constituency. I have raised these issues with TransPennine... Local News