Standing in the middle of Reeth showfield on Monday, it was hard to believe that only three-and-a-bit weeks previously I had stood almost on the same spot surrounded by utter devastation.
This year’s Reeth Show was testament writ large to the power of a community to come together and to recover fro
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.
After the call from No 10 and
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.
The agency has issued guidance for affected farmers on how to protect their eligibility for Basic Payment Scheme, Countryside and Envi
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.
He said: “My visit co
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.
Part of the challenge was that i
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 one-off, exceptional funding will help North
Rishi Sunak MP is working on multiple fronts to help bring relief to Yorkshire Dales communities devastated by last week’s flash flooding.
He is seeking to secure funds to cover the costs of rebuilding roads and bridges, to clear debris from choked becks, and for farmers to meet the costs of repair
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.
Click on the link below to see the full text of the letter.
