David Whittle

Noon - 4:00pm

Email the studio

Livin' Joy

Dreamer

Listen Live

Harrogate MP visits supercollider in Switzerland

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 07:52

Tom Gordon MP visited the CERN supercollider in Switzerland.

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has flown to Switzerland to visit the CERN supercollider.

As a member of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Tom works in Parliament to help encourage investment and support for Science, Innovation and Technology.

The visit to CERN was part of the Committee’s work, and was aimed at helping Committee members to better understand how the CERN Large Hadron Collider in Geneva works, and its importance for research.

Tom was elected to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee last year, soon after his election to Parliament.

The Committee exists to examine the work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

It recently launched a new investigation into Social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms as part of its work, and Tom has taken part in questioning experts from that field.

Tom said:

“I’m very honoured to have been able to visit CERN at Geneva.

"It’s a very innovative place, and it was great to learn more about what they do that will inform my work as part of the SIT Committee.

"They have pioneered research and development in so many different areas.

“It was also great to meet the new director general at CERN, who is British, and shows that there is a clear vote of confidence in the UK."

He added:

"We must continue to lead on the world stage, and that means continued investment in science and future scientists through our education system.

“I will be pushing for the Government to do more to fund scientific research and education, to make sure that Britain continues to be at the forefront of this area.”

The Collider primarily studies particle physics, but has much broader benefits and effects.

The World Wide Web was born at CERN, and there are countless medical applications for the technologies that have been invented at the site, including for cancer treatments.

More from Local News

Countdown begins for 167th Great Yorkshire Show

The countdown is on for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show - and tickets are selling fast.
New affordable homes must be "genuinely affordable", mayor told

A call has been made for new affordable housing built across York and North Yorkshire to be genuinely within reach of local residents following the adoption of a major new housing strategy.
Plans for padel courts rejected due to noise concerns

Concerns about the noise disturbance to local residents of games of padel being played at a Harrogate gym have prompted councillors to reject plans for two courts.
Artisan market returns to Valley Gardens for May Bank Holiday

A number of artisan markets are set to be held across the Harrogate area during the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Second winner claims full tank as part of Free Fuel Friday

A second winner has claimed a full tank of free fuel as part of our weekly Free Fuel Friday competition.
Multi-million pound Kex Gill scheme enters final stages

Work on the multi-million pound highways scheme in North Yorkshire is entering the final stages of completion.
Leeds Bradford Airport most at risk of closure due to fuel prices, according to study

A new study has named Leeds Bradford Airpot as the most at risk of closing due to rising fuel prices, alongside Glasgow.
Harrogate nursery receives glowing Ofsted report

A Harrogate nursery where the "inclusive culture supports children's confidence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning" is the subject of a glowing evaluation by Ofsted.
Harrogate firm donates £87,000 to National Children's Air Ambulance

A Harrogate-based business has presented its latest cheque to the National Children's Air Ambulance.
Sold out: Tickets snapped up for Harrogate Town's relegation decider

There will be a full house at Harrogate Town’s Exercise Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) as the club prepares for its crucial League Two clash with Barnet.
North Yorkshire Council deputy leader to step down

The deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council says the authority's financial stability is the "envy of the local authority world" as he announces he is to stand down next week.
Talented Harrogate teen earns British fencing pathway spot

A talented Harrogate athlete is making his mark on the national stage after being selected for British Fencing’s national development programme.
New Indian restaurant celebrates successful launch in Harrogate

A new Indian restaurant has opened its doors in Harrogate to a warm reception from diners, with its launch night drawing glowing reviews.
Harrogate youngsters complete mini marathon and raise £2,000 for blood cancer

Two Harrogate pupils have raised more than £2,000 for charity after completing the TCS Mini Marathon last weekend.
WATCH: High-speed pursuit through Harrogate as police recover stolen vehicle

North Yorkshire Police have released footage of a high-speed pursuit through Harrogate as officers attempted to recover a stolen vehicle.
Suspect appears in court after pushing elderly woman to the ground in Knaresborough

A suspect appeared in court this week following an incident with a 79-year-old woman in Knaresborough.
New Maltkiln plans prompt infrastructure concerns

Insufficient infrastructure will be built in the early stages of work on a new 3,000-home community in the North Yorkshire countryside to cope with the number of new residents, it has been claimed.
Extinction Rebellion's Red Rebels spotted in Knaresborough

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion Harrogate and Ilkley, dressed as Red Rebels, have been spotted in Knaresborough as they celebrate Earth Day.
Martin House hits £2 million retail milestone after surging online sales

Martin House Children's Hospice has reached a major milestone in its retail operations, generating £2 million in sales over the past year.
Harrogate primary school's colour run fundraiser set to return

A popular fundraising event at Coppice Valley Primary School is set to return following a successful debut last year.