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
Let’s unite in the face of the most important political year of our lifetimes 20th December 2018 If we agree on nothing else, perhaps we can all agree that few of us have ever experienced such political turmoil. As we go into the Christmas break, Parliament... Local News
Calling for a freeze in TransPennine rail fares 19th December 2018 TransPennine rail services are disgraceful. That’s what I told a Westminster Hall debate today. I think the situation has got worse not better. Despite promises... Local News
An extra £2.5m for children’s services in North Yorkshire is great news 19th December 2018 I am absolutely delighted that there is to be more money for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in my constituency over the next... Local News
Finding a solution to Easingwold’s car parking problems 14th December 2018 It’s clear that car parking in Easingwold has reached a crisis point and it’s time we found a solution. The town is often log-jammed with cars whose drivers... Local News
£40m cash boost for Scarborough hospital is great news 12th December 2018 I am delighted that Scarborough hospital is to receive an extra £40 million to expand the Emergency Department. The money will be spent on providing a rapid... Local News
Proposed traffic solutions between Malton and Norton 7th December 2018 Today I met with North Yorkshire County Council Corporate Director Business and Environmental Services, David Bowe, to discuss the unacceptable levels of... Local News
Supporting Small Business Saturday 4th December 2018 I was delighted to be at the opening of Pickering’s newest business, 2 Burgate, on Small Business Saturday. 2 Burgate is a new café bar concept for Pickering... Local News
Tough action to prevent failed financial advisers from operating is welcome 3rd December 2018 I am pleased that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to give extra training to its officers to spot phoenix companies. These are companies or individuals... Local News
Supporting people with progressive multiple sclerosis 26th November 2018 I was delighted to have been able to support an event sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Parliament today. I have received a number of letters from... Local News