East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has welcomed the publication of the new draft code of practice to regulate private parking companies, mandated by his Private Member’s legislation, the Parking … Continue Reading “Fairer Parking is a Step Nearer” says Greg
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to cut the rate of VAT on tourism from 20% to 5% to help the industry bounce back from … Continue Reading Knight Hails VAT Cut on Tourism
East Yorkshire MP Greg Knight is sponsoring a Parliamentary motion welcoming Government investment in the National Cyber Security Centre and calling on businesses and the public to become more cyber-aware, … Continue Reading Knight Calls for Increased Cyber-Security
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight is calling on the Government to consider cutting the rate of VAT to 5% on tourist attractions and accommodation providers to help the domestic … Continue Reading Knight Calls for ‘VAT Review’ on Tourism
East Yorkshire MP Greg Knight has called on the Government to ensure that tuna fishermen adopt fishing methods which are ‘dolphin and turtle friendly’. Currently, tuna fishing can result in … Continue Reading Knight Calls for ‘Dolphin and Turtle-Friendly’ Fishing
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has renewed his calls for the public to stop using Chinese Sky Lanterns and is calling for them to be banned. Although the … Continue Reading Knight Backs Sky Lantern Ban
East Yorkshire MP, Sir Greg Knight, has welcomed the introduction of a dedicated Covid-19 helpline, to assist those self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic. After the government’s recent announcements that … Continue Reading Greg Backs ‘Local Helpline’ Initiative
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has urged people to obey instructions to stay at home except where absolutely necessary. Social distancing is an essential tool in stopping the spread … Continue Reading Greg re-iterates “Follow the Advice”
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has criticised those who are ignoring calls for social distancing and who have visited tourist spots during the growing severity of the coronavirus crisis. Recently … Continue Reading “Follow the Health Guidance” -MP
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has raised the need to support local pubs in Parliament. During a debate on beer and pub taxation Sir Greg praised the role of … Continue Reading Greg Speaks up for Pubs
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has renewed his calls for people to stop using Chinese Sky Lanterns, following the latest tragedy, this time at a German zoo, where lanterns … Continue Reading Knight says: ‘Ban Sky Lanterns’
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has welcomed the announcement that the Conservatives will protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. … Continue Reading Backing Farming
In the 2019 General Election campaign Sir Greg Knight was re-elected as Member of Parliament for East Yorkshire. He has thanked local residents for re-electing him with an increased majority. Sir … Continue Reading Greg Wins Big in East Yorks
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has welcomed the Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock to Bridlington Hospital. The visit was arranged by Greg who is concerned that facilities … Continue Reading Health Secretary Visits Bridlington
Long before the recent heavy rainfall, Greg, who chairs the River Hull Advisory Board, has successfully campaigned for better local flood defences. He obtained flood defences for Stamford Bridge and was … Continue Reading Taking Action Against Flooding
Across East Yorkshire, we have a range of inventive local businesses – from seaside vendors and street retailers to higher-tech start ups. Greg has campaigned successfully for lower business taxes … Continue Reading Supporting Local Businesses and Job Creation