Category: News & Articles
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April 20, 2015
Out and About Campaigning
Since the Dissolution of Parliament on the 30th March I have been out and about everyday campaigning across the constituency. Below is a brief overview of where I have been and who I have been campaigning alongside. Rawcliffe and Clifton Without In Rawcliffe and Clifton Without Julian was joined by local election candidates […] -
April 8, 2015
Julian visits York Railway Institute
Julian has visited the York Railway Institute and discussed the future of the club with both management and local residents. The Railway Institute was founded in 1889 and now has over 3,000 members across the city. Julian received a tour of the sports centre on Queen Street, the sports pitches at New Lane, the bowling […] -
March 30, 2015
Julian Launches Campaign for Re-election in York Outer
On Saturday, Julian officially launched his election campaign in Haxby, with his wife Victoria and his daughter Florence, alongside local campaigners. Julian has worked tirelessly representing his constituents in York Outer and hopes to be able to champion local interests and needs for another 5 years. As the election campaign kicks into gear Julian will be seen in […] -
March 29, 2015
Julian Named ‘Parliamentary Beer Champion’
Julian has received a special award for his work in supporting – and promoting – the region’s pubs and breweries. He was presented with the “Parliamentary Beer Champion 2015 ” award by Simon Theakston, Executive Chairman of T&R Theakston Ltd and former Chairman of the Yorkshire British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). The honour is a […] -
March 28, 2015
Julian Attends Candidate Coffee Morning With Parents Living With Autism
Julian has recently attended a coffee morning with two parents whose children suffer with autism, in an effort to better understand what life is like for families living with the condition. He met with Mandy Brunskill of Clifton Moor, whose son Liam lives in a specialist facility in Thorne near Doncaster, as well as Ros Houghton […] -
March 27, 2015
York delegation meets with Transport Minister to discuss future funding of the outer ring road
Julian has met with the Transport Minister, Robert Goodwill, to make the case for much needed investment in the outer ring road. Julian hosted a delegation of York businesses and decision-makers in Parliament to call on the Department for Transport to agree to a long term solution to York’s congestion problems. In attendance was the […] -
March 24, 2015
Julian supports Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia campaign
This week Julian pledged to support the 850,000 people living with dementia across the country. Julian joined over 200 other MPs and representatives from Alzheimer’s Society in Westminster to meet people with dementia and commit to support those affected by the condition. Julian said: “We all have a part to play in improving the lives […] -
March 19, 2015
Proposed Green Belt Development in Strensall Thrown Out By Secretary of State
Controversial plans to build 102 homes on the Green Belt near Strensall Common have been rejected today by the Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles, overturning the Council’s decision to approve the plans. The proposed development had been approved by City of York Council last year despite over a hundred objections being received from local residents. […] -
March 18, 2015
Success! Julian’s horse welfare proposals become law
Julian is delighted that his private members bill to protect horses from neglect has now passed through both Houses of Parliament and is awaiting royal assent from HM The Queen. The Control of Horses Bill will make three major changes to animal welfare laws. Most importantly, the proposals will dramatically shorten the time it takes […] -
March 18, 2015
Julian welcomes Chancellor’s funding announcement for brownfield homes in York
Julian has today welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget as funding was announced to build more city-centre homes in York in order to protect the city’s surrounding greenbelt. The Chancellor announced that York would receive Government funding for the multi-million pound York Central Housing Zone development. The initiative will provide up to a thousand new homes on […]
