Greg says “NO” to Fracking
Greg has criticised the decision to lift the moratorium on shale gas exploration. In the House of Commons Sir Greg told the Business Secretary: “Despite what he has said, is … Continue Reading Greg says “NO” to Fracking
Greg Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
I send my deep condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen When I served as Vice Chamberlain of the Royal Household, I met the … Continue Reading Greg Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Greg Backs New Litter Clean Up Plans
Greg has backed new action to help councils tackle the scourge of litter from fast-food outlets at its source. Sir Greg said: ‘Litter is a blight on many streets and … Continue Reading Greg Backs New Litter Clean Up Plans
Politicians Back Tennis Club Improvements
Greg attended and has given his support and backing to Market Weighton Lawn Tennis Club’s new clubhouse at their official opening ceremony. The club has celebrated the opening of their new … Continue Reading Politicians Back Tennis Club Improvements
MP Guest Speaker at Summer Supper
Sir Greg was the guest speaker at a recent ‘Summer Supper’ event held in Millington. Sir Greg spoke about the current political situation and the cost-of-living crisis. He also gave … Continue Reading MP Guest Speaker at Summer Supper
Greg Gives Backing to Drowning Prevention Week
This week, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the national charity and leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding training across the UK and Ireland, brought its ‘Drowning Prevention Week’ … Continue Reading Greg Gives Backing to Drowning Prevention Week
MP WELCOMES CONSULTATION ON WOLDS STATUS
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has welcomed the announcement from Natural England that they are to consult on making part of the Yorkshire Wolds an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural … Continue Reading MP WELCOMES CONSULTATION ON WOLDS STATUS
Greg Backs National Dementia Campaign
East Yorkshire MP, Sir Greg Knight, is one of a number of MP’s backing a nationwide campaign, organised by the Alzheimer’s Society, to improve dementia diagnosis rates across the country. … Continue Reading Greg Backs National Dementia Campaign
Sir Greg Opens a £6 million Upgrade at Local Factory
Greg has opened a £6 million upgrade at the expanded premises of Westland Horticulture during a visit to their site at Kelleythorpe Industrial Estate in Driffield. The site has recently … Continue Reading Sir Greg Opens a £6 million Upgrade at Local Factory
Region’s MPs Unite to Back York for Great British Railways New HQ
MPs from across Yorkshire have joined forces to back York’s bid for the new Great British Railways Headquarters. The Government is currently running a competition as part of its levelling-up … Continue Reading Region’s MPs Unite to Back York for Great British Railways New HQ
Knight Praises Innovative Driffield Business
Sir Greg has paid a fact-finding visit to Despatch Cloud, an East Yorkshire business working with online retailers across the UK to streamline their operations. Sir Greg visited the company, … Continue Reading Knight Praises Innovative Driffield Business
MP Welcomes Coast Innovation Help for East Yorkshire
As part of the Government’s £200 million flood and coast innovation programme, East Riding of Yorkshire will receive part of a £36 million investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting … Continue Reading MP Welcomes Coast Innovation Help for East Yorkshire
Greg Calls for Fuel Duty Cut to Help Rural Areas
Greg is one of 50 MPs who has written to the Chancellor and urged a cut in fuel duty to help to tackle the soaring cost of living. Skyrocketing oil … Continue Reading Greg Calls for Fuel Duty Cut to Help Rural Areas
Greg Praises ‘World Beating’ Pocklington Company During Visit
Greg has paid a fact-finding visit to Detectamet in Pocklington, a company manufacturing products helping to make food production around the world much safer. Detectamet designs and produces X-ray detectable … Continue Reading Greg Praises ‘World Beating’ Pocklington Company During Visit
MPs in Solidarity with Ukraine
Greg has joined a growing number of MPs across all parties in showing Parliamentary solidarity with the Government and people of Ukraine. The initiative, led by the Speaker of the … Continue Reading MPs in Solidarity with Ukraine
MPs in Local Museum Visit
Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP has joined Greg in a visit to Burnby Hall Gardens and the Stewart Museum in Pocklington. Sir Greg says of the Hall Gardens and Museum … Continue Reading MPs in Local Museum Visit