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
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News