MP Graham Stuart

MP Ensures Beverley And Molescroft Councillors Have Their Say On Telegraph Poles

MP Ensures Beverley And Molescroft Councillors Have Their Say On Telegraph Poles
January 20, 2024
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Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, brought together cross-party councillors from across Beverley and Molescroft to express their concerns to Connexin, the Hull-based fibre broadband provider, about its planned delivery of broadband by telegraph poles to the town.

After seeing other neighbourhoods have telegraph poles imposed on them without sufficient consultation, Graham convened the councillors around the table with Connexin to ensure the people of Beverley and Molescroft have their voices heard.

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Public Meeting With ‘Cross’ Beverley Residents Held By MP Graham Stuart 

Public Meeting With 'Cross' Beverley Residents Held By MP Graham Stuart 
February 8, 2023
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During a meeting hosted by Graham Stuart MP, the public expressed their anger at Network Rail’s decision to close without notice the England Springs level crossing just outside Beverley, which is used by over 150 people every day. 

Graham was invited to speak at the event, attended by around 50 people, through Sue Crowther, the organiser of the Open England Springs Facebook group. 

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John Duggleby Wins Community Award After Decades Of Farming

John Duggleby Wins Community Award After Decades Of Farming
September 6, 2022
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John Duggleby has been chosen as the Constituency Winner from Beverley and Holderness in the National Farmers’ Union’s Community Champion Awards. 

Mr Duggleby, who is 77 has been farming for over 60 years. He and his family run Beswick Hall Farm in Beswick, a village on the outskirts of Beverley. His family farm produces a mix of both livestock and cereals. 

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Graham Stuart Must Sack Law-Breaking Boris Johnson

Graham Stuart Must Sack Law-breaking Boris Johnson
April 12, 2022
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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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Restoration Not Demolition Say Beverley’s Civic Society

Restoration Not Demolition Say Beverley’s Civic Society
January 27, 2022
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Beverley Civic Society is calling for the footbridge at Beverley Train Station to be fully restored and the unique Listed wooden canopy not to be demolished.

The group have voiced concerns following plans by Network Rail to replace the current footbridge canopy with something more modern and totally lacking in character.

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MP Raises Beverley-York Rail With Chancellor

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