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 welcomes childcare investment 2nd November 2023 The Conservative Government has recently announced a further £289 million investment in wraparound childcare, helping to boost availability and accessibility... Local News
Alec presses Ministers on RAF Linton-on-Ouse 27th October 2023 On Tuesday, Alec questioned the Minister for Immigration, Robert Jenrick MP, on proposals to use the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse site to process asylum seekers... Local News
Alec backs local farmers 26th October 2023 After listening to the concerns of farmers and meeting with representatives from the British Poultry Council, Alec has put pressure on Ministers to improve... Local News
Alec welcomes long-term decisions to benefit our area 9th October 2023 At the recent Conservative Party Conference, Government Ministers announced a wide range of policies that will benefit residents across Wetherby and Easingwold... Local News
Could you champion your local community? 15th May 2023 Do you want to stand up for your local community and the interests of local residents? We are looking for Councillor candidates who want to serve a local... Local News
Alec welcomes new strategy to tackle drugs 16th February 2023 Alec has welcomed the Department of Health and Social Care's announcement of an extra £421 million for local authorities to improve drug and alcohol addiction... Local News
Alec welcomes more GP clinicians for Elmet and Rothwell 13th February 2023 Earlier this month, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) released general practice clinical staff figures, which found that there are now 23,000... Local News
Government delivers £41 million in Levelling Up Funding 19th January 2023 Local MP, Alec Shelbrooke, has welcomed news that Elmet & Rothwell will benefit from a share of £41 million from the Government's Levelling Up Fund. Two key... Local News
Alec welcomes extra investment in schools and colleges 6th December 2022 Today the Government announced £500 million for energy efficiency improvements for schools and colleges in England, on top of the £1.8 billion already being... Local News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
