A statement on the killing of Sir David Amess

Sir David Amess’ murder is a senseless tragedy. He was an exceptionally kind, wonderful man, and was incredibly dedicated to his constituents in Southend.  Sir David was doing what all MP’s do - week in, week out - serving their constituents.

New Airedale Hospital part of £1.7 billion-plus package

Plans for a new Airedale Hospital are amongst an ambitious £1.7 billion-plus package of proposals put forward to the Government. The complex would be Europe’s first carbon-neutral hospital, and would replace the existing building at Steeton, which opened in 1970, and be constructed on the same

MP presents petition to save Haworth Post Office in Parliament

Keighley and Ilkley MP, Robbie Moore, has presented a petition in Parliament signed by 6,911 local residents to save Haworth Post Office from closure. The MP made the formal presentation to the House of Commons, with the petition being read out in the Chamber by the Clerk.

MP welcomes new law to tackle pet thieves  

Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley and Ilkley has welcomed news of a government crackdown on criminals who steal pets. Theft of a pet is currently treated as loss of an owner's property, meaning thieves can get a harsher sentence for stealing a bike, than stealing a beloved family pet.