D&S column: the community pulls together 10th April 2020 It has been hugely reassuring and gratifying to hear about the way people in North Yorkshire have responded so magnificently in this Coronavirus national... Articles
D&S column: together we will beat this virus 27th March 2020 Unprecedented and life-changing – that’s the scale of the challenge the nation faces. But however daunting the immediate prospect is I want you all to know we... Articles
D&S column: congratulations to the Catterick Military WAGS Choir 6th March 2020 I love going to the movies but as you might imagine I don’t have much leisure time at present. But once I have delivered the Budget next week, I’m looking... Articles
D&S column: a great future ahead for Northallerton School 28th February 2020 I always find it hugely gratifying to come across people from our area who are making a mark in their chosen career. It demonstrates to me that there is no... Articles
D&S column: the honour of being appointed Chancellor 21st February 2020 When I was elected your MP in 2015 little did I know that one day I would be writing my regular column from behind the Chancellor’s desk in the Treasury. Being... Articles
D&S column: anxious times in the Dales 14th February 2020 There were some anxious moments last Sunday as Storm Ciara swept across the country. As I kept in touch with what was happening via our emergency services I... Articles
D&S column: church becomes thriving community hub 7th February 2020 Many of our churches face challenging times with attendance at traditional services gradually falling. But it has been good to see how many locally are rising... Articles
D&S column: a golden opportunity to change perceptions about the future of the Friarage 3rd February 2020 AS reported in the news pages of the D&S last week, I have strongly made the case for the Friarage Hospital to retain the 24/7 opening hours of its successful... Articles
D&S column: celebrating small business success 28th January 2020 I’ve been passionate about business ever since I was teenager helping out in my mum’s community pharmacy. In my career before doing this job I helped businesses... Articles