Jake Berry BBC Politics Programme15 Nov 2019 15:26
Thanks Myo - you found it.
My view is that e-mailing MPs is usually effective in that it allows them not to forget, and my previous contacts with Jake have at least been read.
It is also prime Tory vote hunting territory, that they would be foolish to ignore. Not long since I wrote to Anna Turley and she is a strong SXX supporter and very aware that she needs to retain her seat.
Jake,
I am aware you are not my constituency MP, ( Damian Hinds ) but as Minister for the Northern Powerhouse , you have responsibility for my County of birth.
You mentioned in todays BBC Politics programme, support for the recruitment of mining engineers for Yorkshire and I can only assume that this referred to Sirius Minerals . I must declare a shareholder interest, but that apart, I am surprised that The Government has not stepped fully up to the plate to ensure that SXX can continue to develop the largest and deepest and eventually the most modern and profitable mine in Europe, with all of the resulting local employment , the huge increase in exports, and the contribution to feeding the worlds hungry and needy.
Not necessarily cash, but at least underwriting / backing their stage 2 / 3 funding is all that is required.
With SXX and the Whitby mine, The old ICI wilton proessing plant, The tunnel, Teesside Freeport, offshore turbines, Ben Hauchen and the Tata steel site, Northern crossrail, and many many more , Yorkshire will be a massively important area in years to come. Do not let either SXX or Yorkshire down.
Quite apart from being worth 100's of thousands of N.E. tory votes.
I look forward to some good news
PS Do not forget the Royal Yacht replacement.