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AN independent report into emergency services at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital has concluded that health bosses had a sound case to make changes earlier this year and that patient safety ought to be protected under a new care model that also benefits sick children. The report surveyed A&E s

It’s been a busy couple of weeks in my role as Minister for Local Government. I’ve been working on initiatives to help people with council tax, ensuring the disabled have better toilet facilities when out and about and making sure our local councils are accountable for the decisions they take. For

Rishi Sunak has welcomed a North Yorkshire cidermaker's plans to step up production as enthusiasm for the drink grows. Thornborough Cider, based in the village of that name near West Tanfield, is increasing its output of cider made entirely of apples grown in Yorkshire. Cider maker Kingsley A

The quality of our local food and drink producers is a source of real pride for me. Many of my MP colleagues are very envious that here in the Richmond constituency we make such a wide range of incredible local products, from internationally-recognised brands like Wensleydale Cheese down to small b

I take part in a panel discussion on BBC Newsnight about Boris Johnson's campaign to become leader of the Conservative Party.

I am interviewed by Gary Philipson for the BBC Radio Tees Drivetime show on why I'm backing Boris Johnson.

A successful, nationally-recognised pub has opened three new developments to help it serve the community even better. The George and Dragon at Hudswell, near Richmond, held a ‘Bees, Trees and Wees’ event with Rishi Sunak MP to mark the expansion of its bee colonies, the creation of a small wood and

I consider it one of my most important duties as a constituency MP to talk to schoolchildren about the importance and relevance of politics. Since becoming the area’s MP, I’ve visited dozens of schools, secondary and primary, to talk about my job as their representative in Westminster, about Parlia

Three dog lovers whose pets provide a therapy service in hospitals, schools and care homes were welcomed to Westminster by their MP Rishi Sunak. Ruth and David Boyes of Spennithorne, near Leyburn, and Sarah Eley, of Northallerton, attended a Parliamentary reception for Therapy Dogs Nationwide with

It is many people’s dream to run their own pub. But we know it is by no means easy.