Category: News & Articles
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November 14, 2023
Julian asks Treasury Ministers to support the life sciences sector
At Treasury Questions, Julian asked Ministers about what fiscal steps they are taking to support the life sciences sector. Investment in the life sciences covers many areas and benefits private, public and academic institutions. Life Sciences is already one of the UK’s most successful sectors, worth over £94 billion to the UK economy in 2021, […] -
November 8, 2023
York Press column: King’s Speech marks beginning of a new era
Yesterday saw the first King’s Speech for seventy-two years as King Charles III set out the Government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session. This was also the first King’s Speech of Rishi Sunak’s premiership providing a clean slate for him to take the difficult but necessary long term decisions. His Majesty outlined sixteen Bills […] -
November 7, 2023
Constituency Garden of Remembrance
The Constituency Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard opened this week. The Constituency Garden of Remembrance is a joint commemoration project by the House of Commons and the Royal British Legion. When completed, the garden will contain tributes from constituencies from all over the country as well as from the member countries of the […] -
November 3, 2023
Julian lobbies Chancellor for support for pubs and breweries ahead of Autumn Statement
Julian has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for targeted support to help York’s economy. Along with Alun Cairns MP and supporters of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group , he has written to the Chancellor asking for more support for our pubs and breweries. York is famous for our hostelries and we make […] -
October 30, 2023
Julian praises Dunnington Cancer Support Group’s incredible fundraising
Julian joined residents on Saturday at Dunnington Cancer Support Group’s Christmas Coffee Morning to help raise much needed funds for York Against Cancer. A regular at these coffee mornings, Julian was still blown away by the incredible fundraising efforts as the group handed over a cheque for £10,000 to York Against Cancer. Speaking after the […] -
October 27, 2023
Julian meets developers at site of Clifton Gate
Julian met with Bellway, Barratt and David Wilson Homes to discuss the Clifton Gate development which is set to deliver 3000 homes as part of the draft Local Plan. The development has been designed as a self-contained new community rather than urban expansion of an existing suburb. It will include amenities for the new residents, […] -
October 25, 2023
York Press column: End of a parliamentary session and an era
After eighteen months, the third session of the 58th (and final) Parliament on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II will come to a close this week as parliament is prorogued ahead of the King’s Speech. This is a historic occasion for a number of reasons, namely that it marks the end of Queen Elizabeth’s legislative legacy and […] -
October 24, 2023
Julian asks Government to build international coalition to tackle antimicrobial resistance
At Foreign Office Questions, Julian asked the Minister for Development, Andrew Mitchell MP, if he would “commit to building a coalition of higher-income countries pledging to improve access to antibiotics, diagnostics, education and prevention, which we all know are vital to stopping AMR?” In response, the Minister said: “My hon. Friend is absolutely right: AMR […] -
October 18, 2023
Julian wears it pink in support of Breast Cancer Now campaign
Julian added a splash of pink to his usual Westminster attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which will take place on Friday 20 October to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support. Julian was joined by other parliamentarians in Westminster this week, to raise awareness of one […] -
October 17, 2023
Julian speaks at Copmanthorpe Level Crossing inquiry
On behalf of constituents in Copmanthorpe and Bishopthorpe, Julian gave evidence at an inquiry into the potential closure of Copmanthorpe’s level crossing. As part of the multimillion pound upgrades to the Transpennine route, trains will now travel at greater speeds resulting in quicker journey times for passengers. For this reason, Network Rail has deemed the […]
