Category: News & Articles
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July 9, 2014
York’s New Research Centres Are Essential To Feeding Global Population
Yesterday in Parliament Julian welcomed the multi-million pound government-backed initiative to make York a major centre for agricultural excellence. Julian first championed the region’s potential for farming expertise when he was first elected back in 2010. He has since raised the matter in Parliament and met with successive Farming Ministers to discuss his proposals as […] -
July 7, 2014
Welcoming the Tour de France to Yorkshire
This past weekend Julian was delighted to be able to join the thousands of supporters as they lined the streets to cheer the riders of the Grand Départ on their way to Sheffield. Having declined the invitation from City of York Council to join their exclusive celebrations at York Racecourse, Julian instead opted to spend the […] -
July 4, 2014
Julian Celebrates Tour de France Coming to York
After campaigning long and hard for the Tour de France to come to Yorkshire, Julian is delighted that the event is about to take place on our city streets. After the highs (and lows) of the tennis, cricket and football, Julian is now looking forward to watching the world’s best cyclists in action and will […] -
July 2, 2014
Julian and Local Councillor Welcome Lifeline for Village Post Office
Julian has joined local ward Councillor, John Galvin, in welcoming the news that an agreement has been reached to relocate the Post Office in Bishopthorpe to Maynews newsagents. The announcements come after months of uncertainty over the future of the Post Office in the village, which could have been withdrawn had no alternative provider been found. […] -
June 27, 2014
Supermarket Surgery Tomorrow!
Tomorrow morning Julian will be hosting one of his regular Supermarket Surgeries in Sainsburys, Haxby Village. Pop along any time between 10am and 11.30am if you have anything at all to raise with Julian, or if you’d simply like to say hello. All welcome and no appointments necessary. -
June 25, 2014
Julian welcomes the Chancellor’s initiative to promote a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ to rival London
Julian has endorsed George Osborne’s plans for a ‘second global city’ in the North of England. In this week’s Treasury Questions, Mr Sturdy asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer ‘ As we strive to close the north-south divide and continue to deliver faster growth for the north, what further steps is my right hon. Friend proposing […] -
June 20, 2014
Julian pledges support to prevent further drowning in York
Julian has signed up to support the UK’s leading drowning prevention charity in its work to provide water safety education and lifesaving awards across the country. Representatives from The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) made the trip to Parliament ahead of their national campaign, Drowning Prevention Week, which runs from June 21 to 29. […] -
June 19, 2014
Julian welcomes CCG decision to begin funding IVF in York
Julian has welcomed the Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group’s decision today to begin funding one free cycles of IVF treatment on the NHS. Commenting, he said: “I am absolutely delighted to hear that, after careful consideration, the Vale of York CCG have decided to provide one full cycle of IVF treatment free on the […] -
June 17, 2014
Julian calls for action to increase local food production
Julian has called on the Government to support farmers in their efforts to boost British food production. Speaking in the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs debate, Julian asked “Does the Secretary of State agree that any further Common Agricultural Policy reform has to focus on the simple issue of using farmland to produce food […] -
June 16, 2014
Julian welcomes Chancellor’s announcement to protect York’s greenbelt
The campaign to protect York’s greenbelt received a major boost as the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced further reforms to the planning rules that will force local authorities to focus house building on former industrial land. Speaking at the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, George Osborne used the annual Mansion House speech […]
