Local MPs join forces to fight for future of family farms Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 MPs Sir Alec Shelbrooke and Kevin Hollinrake have warned that the future of family farms is at risk following tax changes announced in the recent budget. The loss of Agricultural Property Relief (APR), which has been a long-standing components of the tax code, was met with anger from the National Farmers’ Union last week. Now both MPs, representing seats in Yorkshire's countryside, have teamed up... Local News
Alec raises questions over Spofforth Hill development in Parliament 11th October 2018 During Question Time in the House of Commons, Alec asked for a Ministerial Statement on the conduct of local planning authorities in relation to the... Local News
Alec raises train pressure at Woodlesford in Parliament 11th October 2018 WATCH: Alec Shelbrooke raises the concerns of Woodlesford commuters during Transport Question Time in the House of Commons: Local News
Great Yorkshire devolution deal is best for West Yorkshire 11th October 2018 Alec recently gave the following comment to the press regarding his views on a devolution deal for our region: “I have maintained throughout this debate that... Local News
Council raises Council incompetence over housing numbers 5th July 2018 On Wednesday 4th July 2018, Alec took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the role of local councils in setting housing targets. In the debate, and in advance... Local News
Boston Spa granted its academy order 7th June 2018 Statement by Alec Shelbrooke MP, Thursday 6th June 2018. “My colleague Lord Agnew has agreed to grant Boston Spa High School its academy order. This means... Local News
Alec slams Network Rail for failures at Garforth, Micklefield & Woodlesford 6th June 2018 In a House of Commons debate on rail timetabling, Alec shared his frustration with Network Rail’s failures at Garforth, Micklefield and Woodlesford railway... Local News
Statement on chemical weapon use in Syria 18th April 2018 Alec has supported the following statement by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Theresa May. Saturday 14th April 2018. Last night British, French and American armed... Local News
Alec speaks against anti-Semitism in Labour Party 18th April 2018 Alec attended the #EnoughIsEnough rally organised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council in Parliament Square on Monday 26th... Local News
Alec discovers Leeds Council's £31.5 million unspent school funds 13th April 2018 Alec has discovered financial information showing that the Labour-run Leeds City Council is sat on a cumulative surplus of school funds worth £31.5 million. In... Local News
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
