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Memorial maternity unit downgrading would be 'breach of trust' says Rishi Sunak

RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has expressed concern about the future of maternity services at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Mr Sunak has written to County Durham health chiefs urging caution as they conduct a review of services in the area. He says that any downgrading of the obstetrics service at the D

Rishi Sunak urges eligible constituents to get free flu jab

RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has urged eligible constituents to ensure they have a flu jab this winter. With winter looming, the free vaccinations are available at community pharmacies to those who qualify – the over 65s, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions such as asthma and diabe

Rishi Sunak praises growing homecare provider

A North Yorkshire home care business is set to expand after celebrating its first year of operation with Rishi Sunak MP. Blossom Home Care Ltd, based in Northallerton, was launched by qualified nurse Fiona Leggott and her farmer husband John last September to help elderly people live independent li

D&S column: protecting our Parliamentary heritage

In the 14 months I have represented you in the House of Commons I have come to love the Palace of Westminster in which it is housed. I can’t deny it took a bit of getting used to, not least finding my way round its myriad walkways – all 4.8 kilometres in total – and its rooms – 1,100 of them – and

Rishi Sunak makes call for national phone roaming deals

RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has called on the Government to consider making mobile phone companies share their networks in rural areas. Speaking during a House of Commons debate on the Digital Economy Bill, Mr Sunak said that national roaming agreements – similar to the arrangements in place when Brito

Rishi Sunak reassured over Friarage A&E rumours

RICHMOND MP Rishi Sunak has sought and received assurances about the future of the A&E department at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Mr Sunak contacted health chiefs after reports that the department was to be downgraded to a GP-led unit. The Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Clinical

Dales vets' new premises opened by Rishi Sunak

A Dales veterinary practice has expanded into new premises to meet the needs of all animal owners. Bainbridge Vets has moved into the former railway station at Askrigg – a two-and-a-half acre site which will allow them to offer a comprehensive service to the owners of domestic pets and farm animals

Rishi Sunak presses Minister to create dairy futures market

CAMPAIGNING MP Rishi Sunak has written to the Government calling for renewed efforts to set up a market to protect dairy farmers from the volatility of milk prices. The Richmond MP has asked new Environment Minister Andrea Leadsom to step up efforts to create a futures market for UK dairy products.

Praise for Bedale TIC from MP Rishi Sunak

A VOLUNTEER-run tourist information service has been hailed as a centre of excellence. Bedale Tourist Information Centre (TIC) was praised for its comprehensive service to visitors and locals alike by Rishi Sunak. Mr Sunak, MP for Richmond, made his comments following a recent visit to its base in