The Friarage: now a model for a small rural hospital Thursday, 8 September, 2022 Ever since I was first elected as your MP, the Friarage Hospital has always been my number one local priority. The roots of this commitment stem from the affection we all have for this much-loved institution that plays such a critical role in looking after us all. That is why I was so pleased to hear the recent announcement of £35.5m investment in new operating theatres at the Friarage. It is... Articles
Rishi sees community garden take shape in Dales village 27th May 2022 A garden created to benefit a whole village is taking shape in the Yorkshire Dales. Bellerby Community Garden is being built in the village near Leyburn. Rishi... Local News
Rishi joins training session with young Bedale footballers 12th May 2022 Rishi has praised a junior football club which has tripled the number of young people playing the game. He said Bedale Junior Football Club had set a tremendous... Local News
D&S column: more support for our Service Veterans 6th May 2022 With two big military bases in our area, Armed Forces welfare and especially the Veterans who have served our Queen and Country will always be a priority for me... Articles
Rishi enjoys a good book with school reading ambassadors 5th May 2022 Rishi talked about his favourite children’s books with a class of bookworms at Alverton Community Primary School in Northallerton. The MP joined the school’s... Local News
D&S column: good progress on rural connectivity 22nd April 2022 One issue featured prominently in my early contributions as your MP in the House of Commons. Rural broadband and mobile phone coverage were referenced in both... Articles
Rishi connects small Yorkshire dale to ultrafast broadband 13th April 2022 Rishi has connected one of the most remote communities in North Yorkshire to the fastest broadband. The Richmond (Yorks) MP spliced the final piece of fibre... Local News
Rishi praises young volunteer police cadets 8th April 2022 Rishi has praised the enthusiasm and commitment of nine young people who have volunteered to serve their community as police cadets. The nine cadets were the... Local News
D&S column: recognising the special work of our police 8th April 2022 The first duty of Government is to keep our country and our people safe. Firmly in the frontline of the security we value so highly is our police service. So I... Articles
Rishi congratulates nursery for safeguarding award 1st April 2022 Rishi has congratulated a farm-based nursery on being recognised for meeting the highest standards in safeguarding the children in its care. He visited the Mini... Local News
