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
Call for for evidence for workplace exploitation 29th September 2016 Alec is asking young people in Yorkshire to come forward and share their experiences of unpaid internships, an employment practice under which large firms avoid... Local News
Keeping Cyber Secure 26th September 2016 As part of his ‘Elmet & Rothwell Jobs Tour’ Alec recently visited the offices of NCC Group, located at Thorpe Park Business Centre, to find out more about... Local News
Smiles all round on Garforth Main Street 21st September 2016 Alec cut the ribbon atthe newly refurbished Genix Healthcare in Garforth on Friday 16th September. The event marked the 10th anniversary of Genix Healthcare and... Local News
Proposed Parliamentary Boundary Changes 13th September 2016 The Boundary Commission for England and Wales have published their interim proposals to equalise the number of people in constituencies. No change is proposed... Local News
Radical reform of Local Government: Report 5th September 2016 Alec today publishes his report ‘ A Future for Local Government in England‘ ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday 6th September in which he is expected... Local News
Keeping our kids safe online 20th July 2016 On Stand Up to Bullying day and ahead of a House of Comments debate on online abuse, local member of parliament Alec showed his support for keeping children... Local News
Alec stands up for flooded villages in Parliament 12th July 2016 In the House of Commons Alec recently questioned the Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs over flood protections for low-lying villages on... Local News
I'm backing Theresa May to be Prime Minister 30th June 2016 Statement by Alec Shelbrooke MP, 30th June 2016 Government is a serious business. We need a strong and serious leader to get the best deal for Britain and I... Local News
Referendum on membership of the European Union 27th June 2016 Statement by Alec Shelbrooke MP, Saturday 25th June 2016. As Elmet & Rothwell’s Member of Parliament I was re-elected in May 2015 on a manifesto pledging to... Local News
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
