Alec re-elected to represent Wetherby & Easingwold Wednesday, 10 July, 2024 On Thursday 4th July, Sir Alec Shelbrooke was re-elected to serve as the Member of Parliament for Wetherby & Easingwold. Commenting, Alec said, "Thank you to all 20,597 fellow residents who voted to elect me as your local Member of Parliament. To those whose vote I didn’t secure this time, I will work hard for you wherever you live or for whomever you voted. I’ll continue to be an active and... 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
Alec's comments on Brexit talks 13th April 2018 Alec Shelbrooke MP comments on updates from Brexit negotiations in his recent Wetherby News article: Whilst discussing Brexit negotiations recently, a colleague... Local News
Report on Leeds Council's Plans for schools in the Wetherby area 22nd March 2018 Alec objects to the Labour Council’s plan to close Boston Spa High School. Commenting on the future of secondary education in the Outer North East, Alec said:... Local News
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