Graham Stuart Must Sack Law-Breaking Boris Johnson

Graham Stuart Must Sack Law-breaking Boris Johnson
April 12, 2022

Beverley’s Liberal Democrats have called on local Conservative MP Graham Stuart to sack Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak following the revelation that both are to be fined over lockdown-breaking parties at Number 10.

The Liberal Democrats are also calling for Parliament to be recalled immediately so MPs can hold a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, following the revelation that both he and Rishi Sunak are to be fined over lockdown-breaking parties at Number 10.

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Graham Visits Local Guest House For English Tourism Week

Graham Visits Local Guest House For English Tourism Week
March 31, 2022

To celebrate English Tourism Week Graham Stuart MP visited Jayne and John Scott, owners of the Trinity Guest House in Beverley.

He made the visit to talk about how they are planning for the return of international and domestic tourists now that all Covid-19 restrictions have ceased in England.

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MP Urges East Riding Council To Apply For New Tree Planting Funds

MP Urges East Riding Council To Apply For New Tree Planting Funds
March 16, 2022

The Forestry Commission has re-opened two major grant schemes for tree planting in nonwoodland areas: the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and the Urban Tree Challenge Fund. 

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has encouraged East Riding Council to apply for these streams of funding, which are integral to the Government’s Nature for Climate programme.

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Graham Stuart Condemns Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

Graham Stuart Condemns Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
March 3, 2022

MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and says he supports the Government’s severe sanctions against Russia.

Graham Stuart MP has also signed a book of solidarity in the Houses of Parliament to Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Parliament of Ukraine. 

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Cherry Tree Community Association Shortlisted For Award

Cherry Tree Community Association Shortlisted For Award
February 3, 2022

Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, nominated the Beverley Cherry Tree Community Association for the Kids Count Inspiration Awards in October and it has just been announced that they have reached the shortlisted stage for the Community Group Award category.

The aim of the Kids Count Inspiration Awards is to recognise those individuals and organisations that have inspired young people in their communities.

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MP Discusses GP Backlog Issue With Government Minister

MP Discusses GP Backlog Issue With Government Minister
January 13, 2022

Graham Stuart has asked about Government support for beleaguered GP services in his constituency following complaints from local residents about long waits and a lack of face-to-face appointments.

Waiting times for appointments have increased across the country as a result of the measures brought in to slow the spread of Covid-19 coupled with an increased demand for healthcare services.

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MP Raises Beverley-York Rail With Chancellor

MP Raises Beverley-York Rail With Chancellor
December 20, 2021

MP Graham Stuart met with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to discuss the local economy and employment opportunities for his constituents.

Top of the agenda was the proposal to reinstate the direct rail route between Beverley and York, which its proponents argue would boost east-west connections from the East Riding to North Yorkshire and beyond, while also improving resilience and freeing up capacity along the existing westward route via Selby.

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New Funding Helps Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club Goes From Strength To Strength

New Funding Helps Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club Goes From Strength To Strength
December 15, 2021

MP Graham Stuart has heaped praise on the founder of the Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs (AFVBC), Dereck Hardman after he visited Parliament to raise the organisation’s profile among MPs.

The former Royal Engineer founded the first Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club in Hull in 2007, operating out of Pete Barker’s Motor Engineers. The clubs are aimed at tackling social isolation among veterans and helping Armed Forces personnel to adjust when they enter civilian life.

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MP Keeps Northern Rail On Track After Local Service Reductions

MP Keeps Northern Rail On Track After Local Service Reductions
November 24, 2021

MP Graham Stuart, has met with Northern Rail officials to challenge them over reductions to the Hull to Scarborough service via Bridlington.

The meeting was set up following complaints to the MP from local residents unhappy with the changes, which they claim make it harder to commute in and out of Hull, particularly if staying in Hull for the evening.

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Hull and York Rail Route Given Green Light By Government Ministers

Hull and York Rail Route Given Green Light By Government Ministers
October 27, 2021

A bid to restore a 40-mile direct rail route between Hull and York has today been given the green light by Government Ministers.

The bid, sponsored by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart, will now receive support from officials at the Department for Transport as well as funding for 75% of the cost of creating a business case, up to a maximum of £50,000.

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MP Reacts To Environment Bill Sewage Amendment

Boost For Local Pig Farmers Following Lobbying By Graham Stuart
October 27, 2021

MP Graham Stuart has responded to claims that he and fellow Conservative MPs voted against measures to prevent untreated sewage from being released across the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Members of an outdoor swimming group in Hornsea, who are using an app to monitor the quality of the water they swim in on any given day, have contacted the local MP to raise their concerns.

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Boost For Local Pig Farmers Following Lobbying By Graham Stuart

Boost For Local Pig Farmers Following Lobbying By Graham Stuart
October 20, 2021

MP Graham Stuart has thanked pig farmers in his constituency for their hard work to make him aware of the litany of problems facing their industry, including labour and CO2 shortages.

Across the country, the industry has been experiencing workforce shortages of approximately 10-15%, while a reduction in exports to China thanks to Covid-19 outbreaks at processing plants has compounded problems as repurposing pigs for the domestic market requires significantly more butchery.

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