Bringing a community bus back to Filey Friday, 26 April, 2024 Following a recent meeting in Filey regarding the town bus with resident Sue Cowan, Mayor Jacqui Holden-Banks and Cllr Sam Cross, I wanted to update constituents on what is being done to revive the service. I completely understand the impact losing the bus has had on my constituents' ability to access medical services and local shops, as well as feeling separated from the community. Following a... 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
Helping campaign to prevent sudden deaths in young people 21st November 2018 I have today pledged my support to the charity CRY, which offers research, support and screening for those affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a... Local News
Canals and waterways to play a part in health and wellbeing revolution 20th November 2018 It was a pleasure to host and speak at the Canal and River Trust parliamentary reception today and to support the campaign to ensure our waterways play a key... Local News
Tough times don’t last but tough people do 19th November 2018 Our Prime Minister is made of the right stuff. A woman of substance. Her incredible resilience, fortitude, selflessness and sense of duty are an example to us... Local News
Defining a Future for Yorkshire Farming 15th November 2018 Today I took part in a panel discussion about the future of farming across Yorkshire at NAFIC in Sand Hutton. The event was attended by more than 160 people... Local News
Calling for more cash to fund extra cost of children’s services 13th November 2018 I recently held a meeting with Education Secretary, Damien Hinds MP, to lobby for extra resources for children’s services in North Yorkshire. The local... Local News
Planting a tree to recognise Her Majesty’s service to the Commonwealth 10th November 2018 I planted five trees today as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s lifetime of... Local News
Calling for support for Post Offices 6th November 2018 In today’s Westminster Hall debate on Post Office provision in North Yorkshire, I have called for more support for Post Offices in communities, particularly... Local News