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
Response to Leeds Council's Revised SAP (Harewood Ward) 25th February 2018 February 2018. Introduction It remains our belief, as detailed in our response to the Leeds City Council’s pre-submission Site Allocations Plan consultation in... Local News
Alec's Christmas Message 20th December 2017 Christmas Message from Alec Shelbrooke MP: As we head towards Christmas I wanted to send a quick email to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a... Local News
Government activity this week 4th December 2017 In the past week in the House of Commons, Alec has supported the Government in a number of key policy areas. Here is the Government’s activity over the last... Local News
Alec slams Labour's 'sharp-elbowed NIMBYS' insult 17th November 2017 During a debate on the Labour’s Council’s Site Allocations Plan at Leeds City Council, a Labour Councillor, Neil Walshaw, tweeted: “It’s almost as if they... Local News
Alec raises concerns over mental health support 16th November 2017 On 2nd November, at Business Questions in the House of Commons, Alec raised the issue of mental health support for young adults with degenerative diseases. Alec... Local News
Alec at Prime Minster's Questions 16th November 2017 On 23rd October, at Prime Minister’s Question Time, Alec raised the issue of Jeremy Corbyn’s false promises: Alec asked: “There are some misguided amnesiacs who... Local News
Alec Speaks in Surgical Mesh Implants Debate 16th November 2017 On 18th October, in a Westminster Hall debate on surgical mesh implants, Alec raised the following points on behalf of his constituents: “I pay tribute to the... Local News
Leeds' Labour must stop the destruction of greenbelt 22nd September 2017 Response to Leeds City Council’s Position Statement on the examination of the Site Allocations Plan and the initial stages of the Selective Core Strategy Review... Local News
Supporting British Farming 18th September 2017 Alec has recognised the vital role that local farmers play contributing to the economy and food production as he pledged to Back British Farming at an event in... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News