The Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP announcing the Education Fair Funding announcement.

Scarborough and Whitby have been named among the first set of towns that are going to benefit from extra funding.

Robert and Maureen attended the Ayton Gala on Saturday.  Robert Goodwill said: "It was great to meet so many people and hear their views"

Pictured,  Robert with Councillor David Jeffels.  

Robert Goodwill MP for Scarborough and Whitby has used his first day back in Parliament to support a national campaign aimed at increasing education funding for 16 to 18 year olds. 

Parliament is normally prorogued, or shut down, once a year for a short period - usually in April or May during which time all votes and debates stop. 

It is then reopened with a Queen's Speech which sets out the government's plans for the following year. 

Rt Hon Robert Goodwill MP, Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has today launched two new strawberry varieties from the East Malling Strawberry Breeding Programme (EMSBC) based at NIAB EMR.

Boris Johnson has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party and will become Prime Minister on Wednesday 24th July when Theresa May stands down.  It was a clear result with a very high turnout of 87% of members of the Party voting with Boris securing two thirds of the votes.  Commenting

A new campaign is being mounted to get the go-ahead on the building of the £250m dual carriageway on the A64.

It comes as the trunk road carries its heaviest traffic of the year with the peak holiday season.

Farming Minister Robert Goodwill visits Great Yorkshire Show

Farming Minister Robert Goodwill visited the Great Yorkshire Show today, meeting with farmers and food producers from across the region.

Fisheries Minister Robert Goodwill today visited Grimsby Fish Market, a focal point for the local fish processing industry.

Minister Goodwill met with the Market's chief executive Martyn Boyers to discuss the government’s commitment to support the fishing industry through EU Exit.