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
A Tribute to Jo Cox MP- Member of Parliament for Batley & Spen 17th June 2016 Alec Shelbrooke MP, Friday 17th June 2016. Behind the discord of Westminster politics many good working relationships exist between Members of Parliament... Local News
Prime Minister visits Allerton Bywater 13th June 2016 Alec was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to Brigshaw High School in Allerton Bywater on Thursday 9th June. This was the Prime Minister’s... Local News
Talking jobs growth at Moores Furniture Group 6th June 2016 Alec visited Moores Furniture Group this week as part of a jobs tour to promote his six-point plan for Elmet & Rothwell. At the General Election in May 2015... Local News
Alec selected for Private Members' Bill 31st May 2016 Alec has been successful in the ballot to introduce a Private Members’ Bill in this session of Parliament. On the second sitting Thursday of a new Parliamentary... Local News
Massive upgrades for rail passengers 23rd May 2016 Alec has welcomed news that the final order for no fewer than four fleets of brand new trains to serve lines running through Elmet & Rothwell has been confirmed... Local News
Alec presents Garforth Clinic petition to Parliament 4th May 2016 At the end of business in the House of Commons on Tuesday 3rd May – around 10:30pm – Alec presented to Parliament a petition against the closure of Garforth... Local News
Alec goes on the beat with the Police 28th April 2016 On Friday 22nd April Alec spent the night out on the beat with West Yorkshire Police officers to see what they have to deal with on the front line. Alec said:... Local News
Alec takes a stand on Garforth Clinic 4th April 2016 On Saturday 16th April, Alec attended a packed meeting of concerned local residents who had turned out to express their anger over a decision by the independent... Local News
Alec visits local rapeseed oil farm 29th March 2016 Last week, Alec visited Collingham business Wharfe Valley Farms for a tour of the facilities and a tasting of the rapeseed oil. The family has been based at the... Local News
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