Alec re-elected to represent Wetherby & Easingwold Wednesday, 10 July, 2024 On Thursday 4th July, Sir Alec Shelbrooke was re-elected to serve as the Member of Parliament for Wetherby & Easingwold. Commenting, Alec said, "Thank you to all 20,597 fellow residents who voted to elect me as your local Member of Parliament. To those whose vote I didn’t secure this time, I will work hard for you wherever you live or for whomever you voted. I’ll continue to be an active and... Local News
Alec leads NATO Delegation in Athens 11th April 2022 Alec led the UK's NATO delegation at a meeting in Athens this weekend [Saturday 9 April]. The military alliance met to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine... Local News
Alec visits Garforth-based Ecofill. 8th April 2022 Local MP Alec Shelbrooke made a visit to Garforth-based Ecofill on Friday. The company, based in Garforth, uses brand-new ground technology which processes... Local News
Spring statement offers support with the rising cost of living 1st April 2022 As printed in the Wetherby News on 31st March 2022: "Price inflation is the biggest issue facing households in Elmet & Rothwell today. Putin’s unprovoked and... Local News
Alec welcomes funds for the Growing Zone 15th March 2022 Today, our local Member of Parliament, Alec Shelbrooke, welcomed funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to support the Growing Zone. Alec is a patron... Local News
Alec urges Home Office to get a grip over speed of refugee response 9th March 2022 Article by The Rt Hon. Alec Shelbrooke MP (Wednesday 9th March 2022). I know residents across Elmet & Rothwell are concerned about the plight of the Ukrainian... Local News
Alec raises Ukraine concerns at PMQs. 2nd March 2022 At Prime Minster's Questions (Wednesday 2 March), Alec Shelbrooke MP urged the Prime Minister to consider every possible action to help the Ukrainian Armed... Local News
'Support women with endometriosis in the workplace' says MP 18th February 2022 On Wednesday 9th February, Alec led a debate in Westminster Hall, aimed at raising awareness of endometriosis and the impact that this condition has on women in... Local News
Westminster Hall: Implementing the recommendations of the Cumberlege Review 8th February 2022 On Thursday 3rd February, our local MP, Alec Shelbrooke, led a debate on implementing the recommendations of the Cumberlege Report in Westminster Hall. First Do... Local News
BBC Licence Fee Frozen 24th January 2022 The BBC Licence Fee has been frozen for two years. The announcement by the Secretary of State for Culture was welcomed by local MP, Alec Shelbrooke, who told... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National 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