Category: News & Articles
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February 28, 2013
Julian raises dementia care and rates of undiagnosed cases
This week in Parliament, Julian raised the issue of the growing rates of undiagnosed cases of dementia in York and North Yorkshire to Jeremy Hunt the Secretary of State for Health. Dementia is a growing problem. 820,000 people are currently living with the disease, which is forecast to rise rapidly as the population continues to […] -
February 20, 2013
Julian backs calls for a new station in Haxby
This evening Julian will be meeting with residents from Haxby and Wigginton to discuss with them their campaign for a train station in Haxby. David Wells from Rail Future will also be present at the meeting and will chair the discussion. The meeting is part of an ongoing campaign to open a new Haxby Station, […] -
February 18, 2013
The fight over illegally tethered horses goes on
The campaign over the problem of illegally tethered horses in York continues to rumble on and last week Julian meet with David Bowles, Head of Public Affairs at the RSPCA to raise the matter once more. Following the meeting, Julian said “Discussions centred around three major areas on which to tackle this highly visible horse […] -
February 13, 2013
Let’s bring Richard III home
Julian has today outlined his support for the campaign to have Richard III buried in York. Julian also announced that he has written to the Archbishop of York, the Ministry of Justice and the Private Secretary to Her Majesty the Queen, to request that the Yorkist King’s final resting place be considered very carefully. The […] -
February 6, 2013
Julian explains his stance on Same Sex Marriage
Following the high profile of the recent same sex marriage debate in Parliament, Julian has written out to all constituents who have been in touch about the matter over the past few months. A copy of Julian’s letter can be viewed below:- Dear Resident, As you will know, the difficult and sensitive issue of same […] -
February 5, 2013
Julian backs HS2 news
Earlier this week, the Secretary of State for Transport announced that York will be connected to HS2. Commenting on the announcement Julian said “I am delighted we finally have confirmation that York has been linked into the new HS2 line. This is something that politicians from all parties in York alongside local business leaders have […] -
February 1, 2013
York will be part of Tour de France
Julian has welcomed news that York will be part of the Tour de France 2014 route. Julian has also urged communities and businesses in the York area to make the most of the world’s largest annual sporting event coming to our great city. Julian, who is a vice-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for […] -
January 10, 2013
Julian Speaks in Key Welfare Debate
On Tuesday 8th January 2013, Julian spoke in a crucial welfare debate in the House of Commons. A full copy of Julian’s contribution can be found below:- “It is a great privilege to be called to speak in this sensitive and important debate. Any debate that focuses on our welfare system tends to provoke a […] -
January 8, 2013
Looking ahead
The start of a new year always brings a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Like many readers, I try to conjure up a challenging (yet realistic!) list of resolutions in an attempt to build on the successes of the previous twelve months and ensure progress in the forthcoming year. On a personal level, some objectives […] -
January 8, 2013
Yorkshire to kick off Tour de France in 2014
I was delighted to hear that Yorkshire has won “le bid” to host The Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2014. It is fantastic that the world’s largest annual sporting event will be coming to our region and the north of England for the first time. This has been an amazing achievement to […]
