D&S column: why I believe this is a compassionate change 29th November 2024 On Friday, after much thought, I voted for the assisted dying bill. This was a free vote, with MPs—rightly—allowed to follow their consciences, not the party... Articles
D&S column: backing our local farmers 22nd November 2024 On Tuesday, I met many of the local farmers who had travelled down to Westminster to join the NFU-led lobby of Parliament about the changes to inheritance tax... Articles
D&S column: community sheds make a difference 8th November 2024 I am big fan of the Men’s Shed movement. That’s the network of community workshops we now have in the UK where men can connect, socialise and create. They help... Articles
D&S column: a new era for Herriot Hospice 4th October 2024 I recently had the privilege of seeing inside a wonderful new facility for our area – its first inpatient hospice. Of course, Herriot Hospice Homecare (HHH) has... Articles
D&S column: witnessing the 'harvest of the hills' 20th September 2024 After almost two years of answering questions every Wednesday lunchtime as Prime Minister, I now find myself asking them. Last week, on Back British Farming Day... Articles
D&S column: finding a new role for Richmond's Old Grammar School 5th September 2024 We all love The Station in Richmond, the community venue by the River Swale which has become a magnet for local people and visitors since it opened in 2007. My... Articles
D&S column: a new parliamentary constituency 26th July 2024 At the General Election earlier this month, many of you will have noticed that something was different – the name of the parliamentary area. When I was first... Articles
D&S column: an honour and a privilege to serve you once more 12th July 2024 I would like to thank all those who last Thursday once more put your faith in me to represent you in Westminster. I am honoured to have been re-elected as the... Articles
D&S column: what a turnaround for our Friarage Hospital 12th April 2024 It is almost five years exactly since one of the biggest public meetings ever held in Northallerton took place in the old Grammar School. The school hall was... Articles