It’s been a busy couple of weeks in my role as Minister for Local Government.

Rishi Sunak has welcomed a North Yorkshire cidermaker's plans to step up production as enthusiasm for the drink grows.

Thornborough Cider, based in the village of that name near West Tanfield, is increasing its output of cider made entirely of apples grown in Yorkshire.

The quality of our local food and drink producers is a source of real pride for me.

I take part in a panel discussion on BBC Newsnight about Boris Johnson's campaign to become leader of the Conservative Party.

I am interviewed by Gary Philipson for the BBC Radio Tees Drivetime show on why I'm backing Boris Johnson.

A successful, nationally-recognised pub has opened three new developments to help it serve the community even better.

I consider it one of my most important duties as a constituency MP to talk to schoolchildren about the importance and relevance of politics.

Three dog lovers whose pets provide a therapy service in hospitals, schools and care homes were welcomed to Westminster by their MP Rishi Sunak.

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 changing lifestyles and tastes.

A community café is going from strength to strength only weeks after opening in Brompton, Northallerton.

The part-time café which opened in the Weavers Pavilion is now serving villagers at least three days a week, Rishi Sunak MP heard during a recent visit.