The true impact of Labour's farm tax on North Yorkshire's farmers Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 Thanks to Joe Emmerson for telling his story, Rob Hicks from the National Farmers Union for coordinating our local group down in Westminster and the 50+ farmers from Thirsk and Malton who came down yesterday. I had the pleasure of hosting some constituents in Parliament and I'm grateful to them for taking the time to travel to London, as well as the other thousands from across the UK. Labour have... Local News
Delays in compensation for postmasters requires urgent attention 9th September 2024 Progress on the Horizon Shortfall Scheme is welcome, but delays and gaps in compensation still need urgent Government attention. I’ll continue working with the... Westminster News
Fighting against Labour's Winter Fuel Allowance cuts 6th September 2024 I will be voting against Labour’s plan to cut winter fuel payments for 24,202 pensioners in Thirsk and Malton after Conservatives force Labour u-turn on vote in... Westminster News
Holding the Government's radical business plans to account 5th September 2024 Businesses are worried about Labour's proposed changes and I hope the Government considers exempting SMEs from these regulations. Along with my Shadow... Westminster News
MP raises traders' concerns on Bedale banking facilities 3rd September 2024 Raising concerns of Bedale traders about acsess to cash in the town, an issue I've been working on for many months with Link, Cash Access and banks. Westminster News
Helmsley Post Office licence granted 31st August 2024 The application for a Premises Licence in respect of the shop that would operate the Post Office in Helmsley was granted. The Gazette and Herald reported in... Local News
Charging up Thirsk's green transport infrastructure 30th August 2024 Four electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed at one of TPE’s (TransPennine Express’) North Yorkshire stations – the first at the train... Local News
MP responds to Labour's VAT on private schools plan 30th August 2024 Since my re-election many constituents have raised with me their concern about the Government's plan to impose VAT on Private School fee's effective January... Westminster News
Statement on Derwent Practice blood testing withdrawal 29th August 2024 Following the news that Derwent Practice have withdrawn hospital blood tests, local MP Kevin Hollinrake has issued the following statement: "Whilst I greatly... Local News
Local MP means business with launch of new survey 12th August 2024 I want to hear from local business and traders to better understand your needs and concerns, so I've launched a wide-ranging business survey to help inform my... Local News
