D&S column: Bedale's new bypass and 'back to school' at Westminster 11th September 2016 ONE of the most rewarding aspects of my job is seeing the way people come together for the good of their local community. I came across a great example of this... Articles
D&S column: at Reeth Show and in praise of Richmond's star Olympian 2nd September 2016 WASN’T it a great – and unexpected – pleasure to have good weather on bank holiday Monday? At Reeth Show in glorious Swaledale, many visitors seemed slightly... Articles
D&S column: becoming a Dementia Friend 12th August 2016 A couple of weeks ago I became a Dementia Friend. It was very simple. A short training session with a cup of tea and 45 minutes later I had a very much better... Articles
D&S column: a visit to Yorkshire's favourite pub 4th August 2016 I WAS recently asked which pub in the Richmond constituency was my favourite. Articles
D&S column: why I voted to renew Trident 29th July 2016 THE presence of two military bases in the Richmond constituency is something I’m very proud of. Articles
D&S column: a great day at the Great Yorks 25th July 2016 A day spent at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate earlier this month was thoroughly enjoyable. Articles
D&S column: why Theresa May will be a great Prime Minister 17th July 2016 EVEN by the hectic standard set by the last three rollercoaster weeks in British politics, Monday’s events were truly remarkable. Articles
D&S column: remembering the Somme - and the importance of small rural schools 9th July 2016 I was very moved by the Battle of the Somme commemoration at Catterick Garrison Articles
D&S column: reflections on the EU referendum result 1st July 2016 LAST Thursday evening, as EU referendum polling day drew to a close, I sat in the late evening sunshine and drank tea with my friend Kevin Hollinrake, the MP... Articles