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
Great news – Lambert Hospital sale confirmed 10th October 2018 Hambleton District Council has today confirmed that it is going ahead with the purchase of the former Lambert Memorial Hospital in Thirsk. It has agreed the... Local News
Calling for regional fraud squads to fight business banking fraud 9th October 2018 In today’s Westminster Hall debate, I called for properly resourced regional fraud squads to fight business banking fraud. I also reiterated the urgent need for... Local News
It’s time to properly fund our vital economic crime agencies 8th October 2018 Crime devastates lives; it often leaves victims physically, financially or emotionally devastated. The rule of law is one of our fundamental principles and... Local News
Calling for a broader investigation into poor passenger information 8th October 2018 Today I have written to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to ask them to extend its inquiry into the adequacy of passenger information, during the summer’s... Local News
A bright future for one of Thirsk’s most successful businesses 4th October 2018 I was very pleased to be asked to visited Cyrrus for a briefing on the technical advice and guidance that its staff provide to a variety of aviation projects in... Local News
The PM calls on the party to unite for Brexit and against the Marxist revival 4th October 2018 You would have to have a heart of stone if you did not wish Mrs May well this week as she faced the toughest speech of her political career. Fresh in her mind... Local News
Environment Agency agrees to review Filey Blue Flag beach test 2nd October 2018 I welcome the news that the Environment Agency (EA) has agreed to review the way it judges whether Filey should be given the prestigious Blue Flag beach status... Local News
At last! Major upgrade of York Outer Ring Road finally gets the go ahead 1st October 2018 I am delighted that the York Outer Ring Road is one of five schemes announced by the Secretary of State, Chris Grayling, in his Conference Speech today as part... Local News
Supporting Filey’s bid for a Blue Flag 28th September 2018 I will do everything I can to help support Filey to get the prestigious Blue Flag back. The Blue Flag scheme acts as a guarantee to tourists that a beach or... Local News