Highlighting East Yorkshire's role in WW2 on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day Thursday, 8 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 tribute to the vital role our local area played in the Second World War. He took the opportunity to highlight East Yorkshire’s rich wartime history but to also pay tribute to all of his constituents currently serving in the Armed Forces and... 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
Celebrating F1: the British success story 7th April 2025 F1 is a fantastic British success story, with seven of the ten teams based in the UK, driving innovation across the global automotive industry. It was fantastic... Westminster News
Questioning the Farming Minister 1st April 2025 This morning the Farming Minister took questions from members of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. His answers were sadly not an April... Speeches in Parliament
