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D&S column: looking after our Service Veterans

IT is a source of great pride for me that we have a Help for Heroes recovery centre at Catterick Garrison – one of four around the country.  My wife and I have visited the Phoenix House centre on a number of occasions to meet wounded soldiers and staff and&nb

D&S column: tackling the scourge of loneliness

FOR many of us, a busy life at work, a growing family and good friends mean that loneliness is not something we are familiar with.   Indeed, after a particularly hectic time the idea of a bit of loneliness – getting away from it all – might seem very attractive.  

Rishi Sunak MP opposes Northallerton court closure proposal

Richmond MP Rishi Sunak has formally opposed proposals to close Northallerton Magistrates’ Court. In his response to a consultation on the plan to shut the court and transfer its work to York, Skipton, Harrogate and Teesside, the MP says the Ministry of Justice’s plan does not take sufficient accou

Rishi Sunak helps relaunch Catterick Garrison centre for elderly

Richmond MP Rishi Sunak has helped relaunch a community centre for the elderly in Catterick Garrison. The St John’s Community Centre has been renamed The Bridge to better reflect the service it provides. The former name was a source of confusion.

Questions to Ministers

With colleagues at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, I answer questions from backbenchers

D&S column: helping British farmers compete more effectively

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Michael Gove made a series of positive announcements at the recent National Farmers’ Union conference. While much attention was focused on the things he had to say about how the system of farm support payments will work once we leave the EU, I was cheered to hear him outline t

Rishi Sunak talks to first meeting of new Bedale business group

A new business networking group has been established in Bedale.  Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond, addressed the first gathering of Connect@Bedale Hall.  The group aims to bring together local businesses on a regular basis to share ideas, opportunities and support.  More than