Farming Recovery Fund Announcement 8th January 2016 The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has annouced that farmers hit by Storm Eva will receive up to £20,000 each in emergency funding. Local News
Rural Payments Agency payments 7th January 2016 Information for farmers awaiting their BPS payment from the Rural Payments Agency Local News
A59 Closure between Skipton and Harrogate 6th January 2016 The A59 at Kex Gill is closed between Harrogate and Skipton due to a significant movement of the bank above the road. Local News
MP holds discussions with Government Ministers regarding flooding 29th December 2015 Julian Smith MP has held discussions with Government Ministers to ensure that support is in place in case of further flooding. Local News
MP announced winner of his annual Christmas card competition 17th December 2015 Julian Smith MP has announced the winner of his annual Christmas card competition from hundreds of entries. Local News
Julian Smith has welcomed new figures which show greater economic security for families 16th December 2015 Julian Smith MP has welcomed new figures which show the Government is delivernig greater economic security for families across Skipton and Ripon this Christmas. Westminster News
Julian Smith MP visits Greatwood Primary School in Skipton 14th December 2015 Julian Smith MP has visited Greatwood Community Primary School in Skipton to hear about the brilliant work being done by pupils. Local News
Skipton and Ripon MP welcomes HS2 Announcements 1st December 2015 Julian Smith MP has welcomed the recent announcement that the HS2 line opening between the West Midlands and Crewe will be opened ahead of schedule. Local News
New Funding Formula for Schools Announced 27th November 2015 Julian Smith MP has welcomed the announcement that a new funding formula for schools is to be introduced Westminster News