Graham was first elected as the MP for Beverley and Holderness in 2005 with a majority of 2,580. In the 2010 election he won 47.1 per cent of the vote, and increased his majority to 12,987. At the General Election of 2015 he was re-elected with a majority of 12,203. Most recently Graham took a huge 58 per cent of the vote in the General Election in June 2017, increasing his majority to 14,000.
Graham Stuart MP and Councillor Gary Shores braved to cold winter weather and snow as they held a street surgery at Toll Gavel in Beverley. The Beverley and Holderness MP took time to speak and listen to locals about their issues and exchange seasonal greetings. Graham Stuart MP and Cllr Gary Shores at Toll Gavel in Beverley braving the cold winter conditions HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Teachers should be given more powers to tackle school bullying, says MP Graham Stuart Despite a new survey showing half of all 14-year-old children have been bullied there was not a single pupil excluded from school in the Beverley and Holderness constituency, revealed MP Graham Stuart. Official Government figures show just 90 school pupils across the country were expelled last year for school bullying. In fact across the whole of…
MP’s Humberside Must Go campaign takes a big step forward The term Humberside could be dropped forever from postal addresses thanks to a long-running campaign by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart. After more than two years of meetings, co-ordinating joint submissions and calling on Postcomm to drop the long-defunct title from electronic files used by the Royal Mail, commissioners have announced they will make a decision by the end…
Pictures from today in Beverley that show the parade and the remembrance service that began with a parde, a service at Beverley Minster and a service held in the Memorial Garden’s in Beverley. The Mayor of Beverley, Graham Stuart MP and other officials from the town and members of armed services paid respect to those who have fallen in the line of duty. HU17.net Picture User Gallery: Click on the…
Beverley today remembered those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Mayor of Beverley, David Elvidge and Graham Stuart MP for Beverley and Holderness were among those placed Poppy wreaths in Memorial Garden. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=262] HU17.net…
MP backs residents as they push for flood protection work in Beverley Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has backed moves by residents – whose flood devastated homes were shown around the world – to be given a greater level of protection. Pictures of homes in Beverley’s Willow Grove, with canoeists paddling past, summed up the plight of thousands across the area who were affected by the June 2007…
Walk to School Month? Graham Stuart MP says ‘Count me in.’ Pupils in Beverley and Holderness will join thousands of children across the UK and more than 40 countries worldwide this October to celebrate the benefits of walking to school during International Walk to School Month. Now Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, is encouraging local pupils to take part, and will be joining one group of pupils as they…
MP ‘delighted’ Beverley will get its new hospital MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, today said he was delighted with news a new hospital has been granted planning permission. Graham said: “This has been a long hard battle and many people have worked very hard towards this day. “It is such good news, not just for Beverley, but for residents across the whole of Holderness who will have access…
Graham Stuart MP was once again at Toll Gavell in Beverley. Our local MP discussed issues with the people from the town he represents in Parliament. Today not only was Graham out but Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Ian Saunders was canvassing. Ian who said he is in the process of ‘moving to Beverley’ talked to shoppers and the Beverley Lord Mayor David Elvidge. AFC Tickton Under 11’s were also out on…
The all new Beverley Football team The Humber Colts are set for the new season as they prepare for their first competitive game this Sunday against the Hull City Supporters. Rob Hunter the clubs chairman was optimistic about the forthcoming game and is confident the team can get off to a flying start. The team have had a mixed pre season with results on the pitch going their way winning…
Graham Stuart MP signs up to ‘Support Our Small Shops’ campaign Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has added his support to the Conservative Party’s ‘Support Our Small Shops’ campaign, which aims to keep small shops at the heart of local communities. Small shops are at the heart of our high streets and town centres. They offer diversity and choice and provide a personal service to their community. Yet in…
Rob is the landlord of the Humber Keel Tavern, and has been for the past two years. He’s worked hard to transform the image of this pub from one with a bad reputation. It’s his dream to make a success of The Humber Colts Sunday League football team and his passion is to make it a part of the community. He has thirty lads from Swinemoor in his squad and…
Concern raised by Beverley & Holderness MP over Government threat to local high streets and shops Government to weaken powers of East Riding Council to control out-of-town development MP Graham Stuart, today criticised the Government’s proposed changes to planning rules, which will reduce the powers of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to control out-of-town retail development. A new report from a cross-party House of Commons Committee has warned that…
MP applauds Artsmark award to schools Five schools in the Beverley and Holderness constituency of Graham Stuart MP have been successful in attaining Artsmark awards this year, it has been announced. The national award scheme recognises schools which are committed to providing a high level of art education. This year the schools which have achieved Artsmark are: Beverley High School, Cherry Burton C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Longcroft…
MP Graham Stuart backs calls for major changes to the draft Flood and Water Management Bill MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has backed calls for changes to be made to a draft of the Flood and Water Bill – designed to protect communities and business from floods such as those which hit the region in 2007. Today the National Flood Forum (NFF), a charitable organisation which provides support…
Hundreds of cyclists set off in the event Grimpeurs de Wolds organised by Hull Thursday RC, among the riders was Beverley MP Graham Stuart who was taking part in the 100k road race. These are just some of the pictures, if we took yours and it is not on the site please contact us, we will be happy to send you a CD with all the pictures of the riders…
Around 150 people attended an Employment and Skills Fair organised by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart on Monday July 13.The highly successful fair saw unemployed constituents accessing a range of employment and training services under one roof. – View Pictures Graham said: “While it is saddening to see just how many people need the help and support of these various training and skills agencies, I am delighted so many…
There was a good turnout at the Skills Fair organised by local MP Graham Stuart on Monday. The event took place at the Beverley Leisure Centre and was targeting young people providing free advice on how they can gain the skills needed to promote themselves in the job market. [nggallery id=61]