Mr Sunak is the latest high-profile politician to speak at this week’s Local Government Association conference in Harrogate.
Thomas Barrett
Senior Journalist
Thomas is a writer and journalist who spent several years working in Vietnam and then Cheshire. He was most recently the editor of three national websites specialising in housing, local government and the environment. Thomas grew up in Harrogate and is delighted to be back home, covering the district’s news.
Aldi looking to open second Harrogate supermarket
Budget supermarkets have been making inroads into the Harrogate district in recent years — could another one be coming?
MPs watch: Vote of no confidence and overriding the Brexit deal
This month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a vote of no confidence from Tory MPs. MPs also voted to override part of the Brexit deal.
Bentley on the Stray reignites parking debate
Last year Harrogate Borough Council put up signs warning motorists they risked £100 fines or being towed away if they parked on the Stray.
Harrogate’s Leon drive-thru to open on Friday
The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant will be open daily from 7am to 10pm, except Sundays when it will be open from 8am to 10pm.
Ex-Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott escapes driving ban
Harrogate resident Brian McDermott, who played for Great Britain, was allowed to continue driving after acquiring 12 penalty points.
Harrogate murder trial adjourned until next week
The trial began on Monday last week at Leeds Crown Court and was set to continue until at least the end of this week.
Harrogate district population grows at half the national average
Today’s census figures show the district’s population grew at just 3.1% in the decade after 2011.
Harrogate murder suspect claims he feared for his own life after ‘brutal’ assault
Jaroslaw Rutowicz, 39, claimed his friend violently killed Gracijus Balciauskas on Mayfield Grove after a drunken game of chess turned ugly.
Big names in UK politics coming to Harrogate for conference
Michael Gove, who is secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities, will be giving the keynote address at the conference which takes place from June 28-30 at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Secure woodland for dogs to play off-lead opens in Knaresborough
The site has secure 6ft high fencing meaning dogs with little or no recall can’t escape and are free to wander, play and sniff without the owner worrying.