Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has today warned the Government that they have just one week left to & "see sense" and scrap the devastating Family Farm Tax before it comes into effect on the 6th of April.
Tom Gordon MP met with representatives from the British Coffee and Seasoning and Spices association in Westminster last week. They have agreed to launch a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Tea and Coffee, with Tom acting as its Chair.
Tom Gordon MP met with the Minister for Rail last week to discuss the future of the York Area Capacity Scheme (YACS). Tom has long campaigned to dual the line and improve services for passengers between Harrogate and York.
Tom Gordon MP spoke in a debate shaping the proposed visitor levy- a tax on overnight tourists in England. He supported it, but highlighted the need for involvement of councils and communities in creating a tourism strategy rather than regional mayors.
The MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough received groups of students for tours of the Palace last week. The buzzing group of youngsters learned about democracy, British Values, and what their local MP does day-to-day.
Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, asked the Minister for Transport whether he thought it was fair for David Skaith to reallocate £4 million in highways budget away from North Yorkshire.