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MP working with Filey councillors on plan for affordable housing

A very productive visit to Filey today to discuss affordability of local housing with Filey Town Councillors, Cllr Crawford Gage, Cllr Cross, Cllr Cockerill and Cllr Casey . We've agreed today to start working on a neighbourhood plan as a first step. Watch this space!

MP disappointed with FOI response on Linton site

Last month, Thirsk and Malton MP, submitted an FOI request to the Home Office asking for sight of notes of conversations, documentation, correspondence and meeting minutes between the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence which outline the background to the policy decision to choose Linton-on-O

Government acts on paid-for ad fraud after MP's warning

After raising my concerns, along with other stakeholders, about the Online Safety Bill with regard to paid-for advertising fraud, I am thrilled the Government has listened and took action on this, by tabling an amendment to address the discrepancies between the duties on search services and user-

MP fighting for a future for Filey fishing

I was pleased to show Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, around Filey recently to meet Rex Harrison, a local fisherman, where we discussed the innovative work he is doing on Bycatch initiatives.

Linton-on-Ouse Update

Along with council and representatives, I was disappointed the weekly Linton-on-Ouse call with the Home Office was cancelled today. Each day that passes without news is another day of worry and uncertainty for the residents of Linton and a lack of an update has no doubt added to this.

MP backs vision for seabird conservation strategy

Great to visit RSPB Bempton Cliffs with Minister Pow to discuss the vision for a seabird conservation strategy. This includes the new management measures in Doggerbank and protection of sandeels, as well as the need for longer term management of prey for seabird recovery.