I visited the York Mosque and Islamic Centre in Bull Lane today to meet with the new Iman, Sheikh Abid Salik; the President, Ismail Miah; and members of the Mosque.  I also had the opportunity to look at the plans … More…

I joined a group of students from York High School today in a supermarket collection for the Trussell Trust’s Foodbank which is based at the Gateway Centre in Acomb.  I also met Caleb Ellwood from York Foodbank.   York High … More…

I visited York train station today to congratulate the team on being re-accredited under the Secure Stations Scheme for having retained standards in station, passenger and staff security.   York station staff have also helped East Coast to deliver its … More…

In the House of Commons today I asked Norman Baker, the Minister responsible for Buses, what help the Government is giving to smaller local authorities away from the metropolitan areas, who wish to introduce smart ticketing to make bus journeys … More…

In the House of Commons today, I asked the Minister for Railways, Simon Burns, what obligation will be placed on the future holder of the East Coast Main Line rail franchise to co-operate with High Speed 2 to ensure “classic … More…

  I met Caroline White, Chief Executive at the Youth Hostels Association, today to have a tour of the newly refurbished Youth Hostel in Water End, Clifton.   York Youth Hostel has benefitted from a £1.95 million investment by the … More…

I visited the RSPCA in Landing Lane, York today to officially open the Dolly House – a new socialisation room which will allow prospective adopters of cats and dogs and their families to interact with their potential new pets in … More…

I met Neil Drummond, North Yorkshire Police Inspector for York West, today to learn more about the new neighbourhood watch scheme in Beckfield Lane and to have a walkabout of the area.   Inspector Drummond is the Safer Neighbourhood Area … More…

I visited the York Montessori Nursery in Fulford today to meet some of the children who attend there.   I also met Ken McArthur, who is the owner of Polly Anna’s Day Nursery in Haxby and a founding member of … More…

During Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons today, I called on David Cameron to scrap the Government’s controversial “Bedroom Tax”.   I have received a large post bag of letters from worried constituents who will struggle to pay … More…