The Northern Agenda

The Yorkshire village turning into a ghost town | Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake on rebelling on the social care levy | The People's Powerhouse

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It is a picturesque village in North Yorkshire, but Linton-on-Ouse is turning into a ghost town.

More than 150 homes are already empty after the RAF moved operations away from the village in 2019 - and 100 more will soon become vacant.

Despite its important history, especially during World War II, is there a future for Linton-on-Ouse? The Northern Agenda editor Rob Parsons speaks to Yorkshire Live's Kristian Johnson about the current situation in the 'ghost town' - and what needs to be done to protect it.

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake also offers his view to Westminster editor Dan O'Donoghue, and discusses his work to save the once thriving community in North Yorkshire.

The Tory politician also discusses why he rebelled against the government on the social care levy, his levelling up wish list for the North, and his campaign to stop economic crime.

And Rob chats to Edna Robinson, the chair of The People's Powerhouse, about the organisation's annual convention - and what needs to be done to support the North.

The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons and Daniel O'Donoghue, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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