D&S column: a big step forward for safety on the A66 29th May 2020 This week has seen a major step forward in the process of improving a road of vital importance to our area and the whole of the North of England. In announcing... Articles
D&S column: a Yorkshire veteran's memories on VE Day 15th May 2020 It was wonderful to hear of the many ways people managed to mark VE Day despite the restrictions caused by Covid-19. From socially-distanced afternoon tea... Articles
D&S column: a turning point for the Friarage Hospital 1st May 2020 All of us who have fought hard for the best possible range of services at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton will be delighted by the decision of local... Articles
D&S column: the community pulls together 10th April 2020 It has been hugely reassuring and gratifying to hear about the way people in North Yorkshire have responded so magnificently in this Coronavirus national... Articles
D&S column: together we will beat this virus 27th March 2020 Unprecedented and life-changing – that’s the scale of the challenge the nation faces. But however daunting the immediate prospect is I want you all to know we... Articles
D&S column: congratulations to the Catterick Military WAGS Choir 6th March 2020 I love going to the movies but as you might imagine I don’t have much leisure time at present. But once I have delivered the Budget next week, I’m looking... Articles
D&S column: a great future ahead for Northallerton School 28th February 2020 I always find it hugely gratifying to come across people from our area who are making a mark in their chosen career. It demonstrates to me that there is no... Articles
D&S column: the honour of being appointed Chancellor 21st February 2020 When I was elected your MP in 2015 little did I know that one day I would be writing my regular column from behind the Chancellor’s desk in the Treasury. Being... Articles
D&S column: anxious times in the Dales 14th February 2020 There were some anxious moments last Sunday as Storm Ciara swept across the country. As I kept in touch with what was happening via our emergency services I... Articles