Delighted to see Caroline Bentham BEM, Ruth Ive MBE and Margaret Wood MBE recognised in the New Year Honours. Caroline for her tireless service to the Ripon community, Ruth for her incredible dedication to foster care and Margaret for her services to patients in health and

🎥 Today I called on the Treasury to protect rural pubs. Recent tax changes have caused real stress, and we must ensure mistakes aren’t repeated. Business rates for pubs need urgent attention to keep these community hubs thriving. #NorthYorkshire #Pubs #BusinessRates

All sympathies & prayers for the many families, local & international, devastated by today's tragedy in Switzerland. All thoughts with them & the Swiss authorities at this darkest of times.

🎉 Happy New Year to everyone across Skipton & Ripon. Here’s to a great year ahead. #HappyNewYear #Skipton #Ripon #2026

Over the past year, I’ve been campaigning to make our education system more inclusive, especially for children with special educational needs. In Parliament, I’ve raised concerns about support for pupils with autism, pushed for early intervention, and called for better teacher

In 2009, George W. Bush invited President-elect Obama and all former living presidents for lunch... This was two weeks before the country’s transfer of power from Bush to Obama. Bush, a Republican, and Obama, a Democrat, met privately for about 30 minutes ahead of the wider

🎄 Wishing everyone across Skipton & Ripon a very Merry Christmas 🎅 Here’s my official Christmas card using designs from the winners of my annual Christmas card competition. #MerryChristmas #Skipton #Ripon

My office will be open on working days between Christmas and New Year. If you have any issues or concerns you would like to raise, please email me at: julian.smith.mp@parliament.uk. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Great to meet Andrew and Rachel Hatton in Parliament recently and learn more about their farm, business, and the incredible Stonebeck Cheese they produce. Local, nature-friendly farming like this is vital for our communities and the environment. #Agroecology #LocalFarming

This is a huge u-turn by the government and a big win for the Conservative Party's campaign against Labour's Family Farm Tax. Earlier this year, I was told to drop our campaign, that there weren’t many votes in it, there weren't many farmers, and people assumed they were wealthy

🚜 I welcome today’s announcement raising Agricultural & Business Property Relief thresholds to £2.5m. Whilst this is a step in the right direction to protect family farms and rural communities, I will continue to raise the concerns of our rural communities in Westminster. Read

🍺@Telegraph shines a light on the crisis facing pubs this Christmas. I told them what I’m hearing in Skipton & Ripon: pubs aren’t just businesses, they're the centre of local communities. We need urgent action before April’s tax hikes push more to the brink. Read: Pubs brace

Fantastic to see the Punch Bowl Inn reopening today in Burton in Lonsdale after an incredible community effort. I was pleased to support the effort to secure funding through the Community Ownership Fund along with Cllr David Ireton. A fantastic example of local determination.

Concerned to see a rise in the claimant count for unemployment-related benefits in Skipton & Ripon last month. While our rate is still below the UK average, every increase matters. I’m focused on supporting local businesses and creating opportunities for young people to get into

I’ve joined colleagues in signing a cross-party letter to the Chancellor urging urgent action on business rates. Pubs and breweries are vital to our communities and economy, and rising costs risk closures and jobs. #pubs #breweries

Today at PMQs I urged the Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer to act on business rates and transitional relief for pubs in North Yorkshire. These businesses are the heart of our communities, and we must protect them. #PMQs #Pubs #BusinessRates #NorthYorkshire

I have received an update on Airedale General Hospital. RAAC remains a concern, but the hospital can operate safely beyond 2030 while plans for a new build progress. Read more below 👇 https://t.co/DRtvixmHPt #Airedale #Skipton #Craven

Tonight, @Conservatives voted to AXE Labour’s Family Farm Tax.

In 2024, the median time to judgment in the commercial court was 786 days. Singapore and the Middle East resolve cases in six months. UK law must stay competitive as delays are costing businesses productivity and confidence. Watch my question in Justice Questions below 👇

In 2024, the median time to judgment in the commercial court was 786 days. Singapore aims to resolve cases in six months. UK law must stay competitive as delays are costing businesses productivity and confidence. Watch my question in Justice Questions below 👇