A NORTH Yorkshire brewery has set out its stall in Parliament.

Tockwith’s Rudgate Brewery beer sold out in the Palace of Westminster's Parliamentary Strangers Bar, where its ‘Evil Elf’ and ‘Battle Axe’ brewswere on sale in December.

Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, visited the bar to celebrate the brewery’s success.

He said: "I am delighted that Rudgate Brewery’s beers proved to be very popular amongst colleagues and staff. We have a number of fantastic breweries in our part of North Yorkshire, and I am grateful to the Strangers bar for showcasing two of Rudgate’s brilliant beers throughout the festive period.

"The fact that both beers sold out far quicker than expected proves the quality of both ales by Rudgate Brewery. I am always proud to promote local businesses and produce, and Rudgate Brewery proved a fantastic advocate for our area."