MPs Urge North Yorkshire Mayor to Back A64 Dualling Campaign Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Kevin Hollinrake MP, representing Thirsk and Malton, has today expressed frustration over the apparent lack of full support from the York & North Yorkshire Mayor, David Skaith, for the campaign to dual the A64 between Hopgrove Junction and Barton-le-Willows. Despite several attempts to engage with the Mayor to avoid public disagreement, Mr. Hollinrake feels compelled to speak out on the matter due... Local News
New funding available to local cultural organisations 28th June 2021 I would like to urge all cultural organisations in my constituency to apply for new funding worth £220million. The funding will be available for both new... Local News
Great British Railways should be headquartered in York 25th June 2021 I have urged the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, to make York the home for Great British Railways. Great British Railways (GBR) is a new public body set up... Local News
Four schools in Thirsk and Malton awarded maintenance funding 25th June 2021 I am delighted that four schools in my constituency have been selected for funding for essential maintenance projects from a central fund. After a rigorous... Local News
Driven grouse shooting should not be banned 22nd June 2021 Tens of thousands of people enjoy the beautiful purple and green-carpeted North York Moors which certainly does not look like that by accident. I have been up... Local News
Ten excellent reasons to support the free-trade agreement with Australia 16th June 2021 The historic new free-trade agreement, the first major trade deal negotiated from scratch since we left the EU, will create new opportunities for British... Westminster News
Four week delay is disappointing but necessary 15th June 2021 I know some people may be disappointed that the final lockdown restrictions will not be lifted for another month but I do think it is the right course of action... Westminster News
Regular COVID testing in schools must continue 7th June 2021 As schools return from their half term break I want to stress the importance of twice weekly covid testing for pupils, their families and staff in schools... Local News
The Finance Bill & the Biden Tax Plan 3rd June 2021 A number of constituents have asked why I voted against the Labour amendment to the Finance Bill to unilaterally agree to President Biden’s plan for a global... Westminster News
£8 million safety improvements underway on the A64 28th May 2021 As the lead campaigner to improve safety on the A64, including a dual carriageway between Hopgrove and Barton le Willows, I welcome the £8m planned works which... Local News