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
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
