Category: News & Articles
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December 21, 2022
York Press column: Let’s not forget the wins of 2022
It is often only natural when reflecting on the year just passed that we focus on the big national and international events to shape our views, yet it is important not to overlook the many wins of 2022 that may have slipped by without the recognition they truly warranted. In January, the life-changing Kaftrio modular […] -
December 14, 2022
Julian speaks at Antibiotics Conference to highlight how legislators are addressing antibiotic resistance
Julian was honoured to be invited by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy to speak at their Winter Conference. He took part in a fireside chat entitled The Patient, The Clinician, And The Politician: The Impact of a Multi-Drug Resistant Infection alongside Prof Mark Wilcox of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as well as Lyndsay […] -
December 13, 2022
Julian supports amendment to give local authorities power to license second homes and holiday lets
Julian has signed an amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill tabled by neighbouring MP Rachael Maskell which would give local authorities the ability to license and therefore control the number of second homes and holiday lets. This is in response to the rapid rise of AirBnB properties which have added further strain to […] -
December 12, 2022
Football Foundation Investment in York
While football may not be coming home, the future is for the sport is still bright in York thanks to investment from the Football Foundation. York’s local football facility plan is an exciting milestone in our long term ambition to transform the landscape of grassroots football across England. It showcases the community facilities that York […] -
December 12, 2022
Julian meets City Cruises to discuss York’s tourism sector
As part of our city’s recovery from the pandemic, Julian has met with many businesses and leaders from the hospitality and tourism sector to see how the industry is bouncing back. For his latest visit, Julian visited City Cruises at their boatyard under Lendal Bridge to see how the business had adapted in 2022. While […] -
December 9, 2022
Cold weather payments triggered in York Outer
Cold Weather Payments in York Outer have been triggered for the period December 7 to December 13 in the following postcodes: YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32, YO41 and YO60 You will automatically receive £25 if you are on certain benefits. You should receive the payment within 14 working days into the […] -
December 9, 2022
Julian joins Cats Protection’s parliamentary reception to highlight cat welfare issues
Julian attended a reception hosted by the UK’s largest cat charity to find out more about feline welfare issues. The event, held at the House of Commons, was a chance to discuss ways to improve the lives of cats and their owners, from cat microchipping to enabling more people in rented housing to own pet […] -
December 8, 2022
Julian re-elected Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Antibiotics
Julian is delighted to have been re-elected as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Antibiotics this week. The APPG aims to raise the profile of antibiotic resistance, the need to preserve antibiotics through greater education on their appropriate use including non-human use, the lack of new treatments for bacterial infections, along with boosting […] -
December 7, 2022
Julian backs Access to Cash amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill
This evening, Julian supported a backbench amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill which seeks to enshrine the right to free access to cash in law. Julian was one of the original signatories to Siobhan McDonagh MP’s amendment which helped ensure it was selected for a vote today. The amendment aimed to protect people […] -
December 7, 2022
Julian backs Guide Dogs’ Open Doors campaign
Julian has pledged his support to all people living with vision impairment through Guide Dogs’ Open Doors campaign. Several constituents had written to Julian expressing their concern that reportedly 73%-81% of guide dog owners have been refused access to businesses and services in the past 12 months for having their dog with them; a statistic […]
