D&S column: a bright future for RAF Leeming 19th July 2019 On the way back from one of my regular surgeries in Leyburn recently I called into RAF Leeming to have a chat with the new station commander Group Captain... Articles
D&S column: inspired by a green day in Richmond 12th July 2019 I had a green constituency day in Richmond recently prompted by a letter from a group of pupils at St Francis Xavier School. The school’s Eco Team had written... Articles
D&S column: taking the frustration out of parking 10th July 2019 Many of us will have experienced the frustration of searching for a town centre parking space, finding one but then struggling for the right change to feed the... Articles
D&S column: sporting success and ambition 28th June 2019 I know we are now well into the cricket season – and of course it is raining as I write this! – but football fans in Northallerton are currently on tenterhooks... Articles
D&S column: a busy time as Minister 14th June 2019 It’s been a busy couple of weeks in my role as Minister for Local Government. I’ve been working on initiatives to help people with council tax, ensuring the... Articles
D&S column: hailing the success of a North Yorkshire cider venture 7th June 2019 The quality of our local food and drink producers is a source of real pride for me. Many of my MP colleagues are very envious that here in the Richmond... Articles
D&S column: helping schoolchildren understand how Parliament works 31st May 2019 I consider it one of my most important duties as a constituency MP to talk to schoolchildren about the importance and relevance of politics. Since becoming the... Articles
D&S column: how community pubs are proving successful 29th May 2019 It is many people’s dream to run their own pub. But we know it is by no means easy. The number of pubs that have closed in the last 30 years is testament to... Articles
The little-known charity with grants for you 17th May 2019 You would think that a body that had made grants of £10m to local organisations in our area in recent years would be pretty well known. But I am fairly sure... Articles