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
Alec calls for emergency services to work together 16th November 2015 In a recent debate in the House of Commons, Alec enquired as to what steps the Government is taking to encourage emergency services to pool office resources to... Local News
Response to Leeds City Council's Site Allocation Process 11th November 2015 Labour-run Leeds City Council has been consulting residents on its plan to build 12,200 new homes across the Elmet & Rothwell constituency. For over three years... Local News
Raising awareness of responsible pet ownership 4th November 2015 This week Alec teamed up with the Kennel Club & Dogs Trust to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership at Westminster. Speaking after the competition Alec... Local News
Alec urges residents to respond to housing consultation 26th October 2015 Labour-run Leeds City Council is consulting on a plan put forward by Councillors to build 12,500 new homes across the Elmet & Rothwell constituency. Alec is... Local News
Alec welcomes news about TransPennine electrification works 30th September 2015 Alec has welcomed today’s news that the electrification of the TransPennine rail route that runs from Newcastle to Liverpool through Elmet & Rothwell will... Local News
Alec Supports Drowning Prevention Charity 26th July 2015 More than 400 people lose their lives to drowning each year: over 60% of them children. Following the tragic death of Megan Roger from Wetherby, Alec has been... Local News
Dementia Summit Success 8th March 2015 Dementia Success Summit Alec organised a nation-leading Dementia Summit in January, bringing together clinicians, care providers and volunteer leaders to help... Local News
Justice for Callum Wark: stricter sentences for foreign drunk drivers 29th October 2014 Justice for Callum Wark: stricter sentences for foreign drink drivers Alec used an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons on 29th October 2014 to call for... Local News
Scholes planning application rejected 6th September 2014 Alec joined residents at Leeds City Council last week to successfully oppose an application to build 700 new homes on land east of Scholes Alec said: “This... Local 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
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
