There are not many jobs where you can be ‘interviewed’ for the post at ten o’clock in the evening and then start work immediately afterwards.

That’s what happened to me last month at the end of a momentous day in Westminster which saw a new Prime Minister take office.

Rishi Sunak MP has welcomed the Rural Payments Agency’s response to his request for flexibility for farmers hit by July’s devastating floods in the Yorkshire Dales.

Rishi Sunak has stressed the importance of prevention in mental health treatment.

It follows a visit to the Mind mental health support team in Northallerton.

The Richmond MP attended one of the centre’s regular drop-in sessions to talk to staff, volunteers and service users.

I was absolutely delighted to make the announcement last week of a comprehensive package of aid for the flood-hit communities in the Yorkshire Dales.

The process of securing the money – which totals around £5m – was not as straightforward as it might have appeared.

I have pulled together an up-to-date guide to all the possible sources of help for households and businesses affected by the Yorkshire Dales flooding.

Clink on the link below.

Rishi Sunak has secured up to £5m in central government funding to help cover the cost of the flooding which devastated Swaledale and lower Wensleydale.

The £3m cost of replacing and repairing bridges will be covered by the Department of Transport.

The story of Rowena Hutchinson sums up the tragedy of last week’s flash-flooding in the Dales.

Rishi Sunak MP is working on multiple fronts to help bring relief to Yorkshire Dales communities devastated by last week’s flash flooding.

Rishi Sunak has written to all his constituents affected by last week's devastating floods in Swaledale, Arkengarthdale and Lower Wensleydale outlining what actions are being taken to help the local community to get back on its feet.

The torrential rainfall and flash-flooding that we saw in Swaledale and Wensleydale on Tuesday afternoon and evening this week was pretty much unprecedented.