Category: News & Articles
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June 21, 2023
York Press column: My vote on Committee of Privileges’ report on Boris Johnson MP
I like to normally reserve my fortnightly columns for purely local issues, however, following the events of the last week I must begin with addressing the elephant in the room. The Committee of Privileges has published their report into the conduct of Boris Johnson while Prime Minister and has found he deliberately misled the […] -
June 18, 2023
Fun and Games at Wigginton Primary School Summer Fair
It is not every day that you get to meet a pantomime dame but Julian got to do just that at this weekend’s summer fair organised by Wigginton Primary School PTA. With the sun shining, students, parents and residents enjoyed a great day to help raise over £2400. Julian is grateful to the PTA and […] -
June 17, 2023
Julian joins Big Tent Ideas Festival for talk on Green Revolution
Julian joined a panel at the Big Tent Ideas Festival held in York today to discuss the potential the switch to Net Zero offers our economy. Julian has been clear that rather than a threat to our economy, he believes the switch to Net Zero offers us an opportunity akin to the industrial revolution with […] -
June 15, 2023
Update regarding Stockton-on-the-Forest GP Surgery
Julian met with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to discuss the closure of Stockton-on-the-Forrest’s GP surgery that is run by the Haxby Group. The meeting focused on the consequences if the surgery closes and what measures can be taken to ensure that people are not unnecessarily further inconvenienced and hindered from accessing a GP appointment. […] -
June 9, 2023
Julian supports improved access to NHS dentistry
Julian was pleased to attend a reception in Parliament hosted by the British Dental Association on NHS Dentistry. This was a great opportunity for MPs to meet with the British Dental Association and each other to discuss the challenges that their constituents are facing in regards to accessing NHS dental care. There is a united consensus that […] -
June 8, 2023
Julian pledges support for York carers
Julian was pleased to attend a drop in session in Parliament earlier to celebrate Carers Week. This was a fantastic opportunity to meet with Carers UK and other charities involved to discuss the challenges that they are facing and the support that they need. Carers Week is an annual awareness week which recognises the vital […] -
June 7, 2023
York Press column: Working with Ministers to help Bupa dental care patients
Following the announcement from Bupa that their Holgate Park premises will close on 30th June I have been engaging with Bupa, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Minister Neil O’Brien MP, to discuss the issues we face both in the short and long term in York regarding access to NHS dental care. I met with […] -
June 2, 2023
Julian catches up with Barclays Team in Haxby
Following their move from the Barclays Banking Van to a new hub in the refurbished Oaken Grove Community Centre, Julian met with the Barclays banking team to discuss their first year of assisting customers outside a traditional branch. Haxby Barclays branch closed last summer as part of wider restructuring plans by the bank. At the […] -
May 28, 2023
Julian hosts York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce in Parliament
Julian was very pleased to welcome the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce to Parliament for a meeting with the Minister for Small Business and Hospitality, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Minister for Tourism, The Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP and North Yorkshire MPs, The Rt Hon Julian Smith, Andrew Jones MP and Rachael Maskell […] -
May 26, 2023
Julian visits Curlew Fields Dairies to discuss farm diversification
With the warm weather arriving, Julian enjoyed his visit to Curlew Fields Dairies in Hessay to hear firsthand the difficulties dairy farmers are facing as well as see how the farm is diversifying by selling fresh milk and ice cream on site. Working with Arla, the farm has been able to make their business more […]
