Environment Secretary admits IHT changes won't raise as much money as thought Tuesday, 20 May, 2025 This morning, the Environment Secretary told the EFRA Committee that changing Inheritance Tax policies and destroying family farms won't raise as much money as they said it would, but they are ploughing on regardless. This Government either doesn't understand how much harm they're causing, or they don't care. Speeches in Parliament
Charlie Dewhirst MP votes against Assisted Dying Bill 16th May 2025 Charlie Dewhirst, Member of Parliament for Bridlington and The Wolds, has shared that he will vote against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in... Articles
Highlighting East Yorkshire's role in WW2 on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day 8th May 2025 As part of a debate on the 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and victory over Japan, Charlie Dewhirst MP delivered a speech in the House of Commons to pay... Speeches in Parliament
Market Weighton's 80th Anniversary of VE Day Celebrations 5th May 2025 Delighted to join the Mayor of Market Weighton, Cllr Diane Peaks, at the town’s VE Day celebrations this afternoon and present her with an auction prize for... Local News
Speaking out against grooming gangs 30th April 2025 It's unacceptable that after victims of grooming gangs have called for a national inquiry, Labour continue to ignore them. Local inquiries are inadequate - they... Speeches in Parliament
Out of term-time support for children with SEND 29th April 2025 The East Riding of Yorkshire receives the lowest level of funding for children with SEND - since my election I've been raising this with Ministers, and I hope... Speeches in Parliament
Charlie Dewhirst MP commits to speaking up for those living with MS in Bridlington & The Wolds 28th April 2025 Ahead of MS Awareness Week (28 April - 4 May), Charlie Dewhirst, Member of Parliament for Bridlington and The Wolds, attended a Parliamentary event hosted by... Local News
Fairness in the supply chain in the pig industry 24th April 2025 Prior to my election to Parliament last July, I had spent much of the previous two years working on a review of fairness in the supply chain in the pig industry... Speeches in Parliament
Valuing local community NHS facilities 23rd April 2025 I took the opportunity to highlight the importance of making better use of local community NHS facilities, like in Bridlington and Driffield. The New Hospitals... Speeches in Parliament
Calling for reforms to 'Fleecehold' 22nd April 2025 I pressed Ministers on 'fleecehold,' urging protection for 200,000 homeowners trapped in costly private estate maintenance contracts. The term is used to... Speeches in Parliament
