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December 16, 2014
Julian Makes Christmas Post Office Visit
Julian made his annual Christmas visit to Royal Mail in York to say thanks for their hard work in the particularly busy festive period. Julian met with the manager of the Birch Park Sorting Office on Huntington Road, Graham Pickering, and his team to wish them luck over Christmas, and to express his gratitude for […] -
December 13, 2014
Julian’s York Press Christmas Column
Driving around York at Christmas time, I am always heartened to see how festive everywhere looks. As the father of two young children, Christmas is about family in my household and I cannot help but spare a thought for those who are without their loved ones at this special time of year. Personally, I have […] -
December 11, 2014
Success! Future of East Coast Mainline Headquarters in York confirmed
Today Julian welcomed the news that the East Coast Mainline Headquarters will remain in York. Julian told Minster FM: “I am absolutely delighted that Virgin East Coast Trains have confirmed that the Headquarters will be kept in York. For generations York has been the beating heart of the East Coast Mainline and for me it […] -
December 6, 2014
Small Business Saturday Comes to York Outer
Julian was delighted to meet with a variety of local businesses for this year’s Small Business Saturday. The campaign is now stronger than ever, and particularly relevant as 300,000 new small businesses have started trading under the coalition government. On the importance of supporting small business Julian said, “I am delighted to again be involved […] -
December 6, 2014
Julian quizzes Secretary of State over uncertainty surrounding East Coast Mainline Headquarters
Today in Parliament, Julian called on the Government to do more to keep the rail headquarters in the city. Speaking in the House of Commons during the Transport Questions debate, Julian asked “I welcome the franchise announcements, which see major improvements across the network. In respect of the east coast main line, however, there are […] -
December 5, 2014
Julian Welcomes Success for IVF Campaign
Julian has cautiously welcomed yesterday’s news that IVF will be made available on the NHS in York, saying: “I am delighted to hear that the Vale of York CCG have finally voted to offer one cycle of IVF free on the NHS. I know from the many constituents who’ve contacted me on this issue how […] -
December 4, 2014
Julian Welcomes Northern Focus of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Julian has welcomed several of the announcements in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement yesterday, saying they have “paved the way for a truly northern economic powerhouse.” Reacting to the Chancellor’s pre-budget report on the British economy and his investment pledges, Julian said: “The autumn statement has shown that the Government’s long term economic plan is paying dividends, not […] -
December 3, 2014
Julian Secures Northern Ring Road Meeting for Local Businesses with Transport Secretary
Julian has today secured a meeting for a delegation of local businesses with Patrick McLoughlin MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, to discuss the campaign for dualling the A1237. Julian made the request during Prime Minister’s questions today, saying: “The City of York is truly benefitting from the Government’s northern led economic plan and […] -
November 28, 2014
Julian welcomes better train services for York but raises concerns over the future of the East Coast Main Line Headquarters
Rail journeys between London and York will be transformed by more services, new trains and more seats after the government announced its intention to award the new East Coast franchise to Inter City Railways, a joint venture of Stagecoach and Virgin. The new deal will include a host of extra benefits for passengers in York. […] -
November 24, 2014
Julian Visits Site in Naburn Proposed for Traveller Camp
On Friday, Julian visited a site south of the Designer Outlet in Naburn earmarked for a 15 pitch Travellers’ Camp in the Council’s controversial Local Plan. Julian was given a guided tour of the site, which is Council-owned land, by local farmer Roger Jewitt, whose family have been farming the land in question for more than […]
