Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Government grants "bathing water status" for River Wharfe 13th May 2024 The River Wharfe at Wetherby is to be formally designated as a Bathing Water site following a successful campaign supported by our local MP, councillors and the... Local News
Alec pushes for more accessible dementia treatment 15th April 2024 Last month, local Member of Parliament, Sir Alec Shelbrooke, met with representatives of Dementia UK - including CEO Dr Hilda Hayo - at their 'Fix the Funding'... Local News
Alec pushes for defence investment 25th March 2024 On Thurday 21st March, Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP took part in a debate on the readiness of the UK's armed forces. Intervening in the debate, Sir Alec drew on... Local News
Alec welcomes investment in local EV charging infrastructure 20th March 2024 On Monday, Ministers from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced over £14 million of additional funding to support the roll out of electric... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Alec welcomes tax cuts and investment 6th March 2024 Today, local MP, Sir Alec Shelbrooke, has supported the Chancellor's most recent budget, which contains tax cuts for working people and further support for... Local News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News