Scarborough & Whitby's MP has been questioned on her plans for the area's rural economy.
Councillor David Jeffels suggested setting up meetings with the National Farmer's Union and other local stakeholders.
Alison Hume had this response:
The Labour MP, the first female elected to the constituency revealed she empathised with local farmers:
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The Seadogs will travel to the Peak District on Tuesday night for a National North play-off quarter final.
This was the most popular 0-0 draw Whitby have ever forced at the Towbar Express Stadium.
Nearly a hundred volunteers have collaborated on a giant mystery painting to raise money for the maintenance of three historic Yorkshire Coast churches.
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