Category: News & Articles
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March 27, 2013
Julian Raises Flood Insurance Fears in Parliament
Yesterday, Julian raised his concerns about the future of flooding insurance in a passionate speech in the Commons. The Statement of Principles – the agreement between the government and the insurance industry, which safeguards flooding cover – is due to expire in June this year. While negotiations for what will replace it have gone on […] -
March 21, 2013
Julian steps in to protect Yorkshire’s Tour de France funding
Julian is in high spirits after a meeting yesterday with Maria Miller MP, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Support, and a group of Conservative Yorkshire MPs, where it was announced that the government will be making £10million available to Yorkshire for underwriting the cost of hosting the Tour de France. The meeting […] -
March 21, 2013
Julian reacts to the Chancellor’s Budget
Following the Chancellor’s budget yesterday, Julian has commented on what he thinks it will mean for his constituents and the nation as a whole. Julian has particularly praised the Chancellor’s decisions to freeze fuel duty, cut beer duty, raise the personal allowance threshold and help those with aspirations of owning their own homes, with the […] -
March 20, 2013
Julian urges the government to bridge the ‘digital divide’
Julian is urging the government to do more to bridge the digital divide and improve broadband signal for the most rural and isolated communities in the York area. Having worked with a number of other North Yorkshire MPs to secure government funding for improving broadband speeds across the county, Julian has been meeting regularly with BT […] -
March 18, 2013
Julian invites Planning Minister to speak with local developers
Last week, Julian met with Planning Minister, Nick Boles MP and a number of small developers from York to discuss the Council’s affordable housing targets. Also in attendance at the meeting were Conservative Councillors Ian Gillies, Chris Steward and George Barton. Working with Julian and Conservative Councillors, the group of smaller developers have been campaigning tirelessly […] -
March 12, 2013
Julian speaks in Parliamentary Debate on Richard III Reburial
Julian has today spoken passionately in support of returning the remains of Richard III to Yorkshire for reburial during a Parliamentary debate. A number of MPs from both Yorkshire and Leicestershire were in attendance at the Westminster Hall debate on the licensing of the reburial King Richard III. During the debate, Julian argued that the […] -
March 9, 2013
Julian praises Green Business in Yorkshire for Climate Week
Julian has today delivered a message for Climate Week 2013 and hailed the contribution of green businesses to the local economy in Yorkshire. Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, culminating in a week of activities, which showcases practical solutions to the problems arising from climate change from every sector of society. Commenting on […] -
March 7, 2013
Julian reacts to High Court decision on Leeds Children’s Heart Unit
Julian has today welcomed a High Court’s decision in favour of the Leeds-based ‘Save our Surgery’ campaign, in their case against the Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts. Last year, as part of the Safe and Sustainable Review, the JCPCT decided, based on a points-scoring assessment, that the Leeds Unit should be closed. The ‘Save […] -
March 5, 2013
Public Meeting on Local Crime and Policing
On Friday 8th March, Julian will be taking part in an open meeting, in conjunction with York Central MP Hugh Bayley and North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Muligan, to give York residents the chance to raise their concerns about local crime. The meeting is part of a six week consultation period that follows the publishing […] -
March 1, 2013
Julian joins York MIND in saying ‘It’s OK to Be Blue’
Julian has today offered his support to the mental health charity York MIND and their ‘It’s Ok to Be Blue’ campaign, by wearing blue. His constituency staff have joined him by also wearing blue clothing and have done a collection for the charity. York MIND is a local charity which offers support to those suffering with mental […]
