Really sorry to hear of the death of Frank Field. He was a unique and outstanding public servant working cross party to deliver for those most in need of a strong and relentless voice & advocate.

The first duty of any government is to protect its citizens. I fully support @RishiSunak's announcement today to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. This significant increase will boost our security at home and strength abroad. More at: www.juliansmith.org.…

I really enjoyed visiting @glusburnarts last week for an update on what they've been doing and to find out more about their Community Ownership Fund application. It's a fantastic community initiative with some brilliant staff and volunteers! www.juliansmith.org.…

Good news @northyorksc has been awarded £7.8m this year in SEND funding, providing specialist support for children with autism, learning and mobility difficulties, and more. It will make a real difference to the lives of children across Skipton and Ripon.…

Brilliant news that 5 local schools have been awarded funding to improve their buildings and grounds. It's a crucial capital investment in school infrastructure that will ensure every child is able to access the education they deserve. www.juliansmith.org.…