Category: News & Articles
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March 1, 2023
York Press column: Delivering my plan for York
Regular readers will know that I have launched an audit of York’s health services and have had meeting with many of the city’s GP practices as well as with the CEO of the Hospital Trust. These discussions will help me influence health policy in Westminster and I hope will lead to best practices in York […] -
March 1, 2023
2,600 civil service jobs coming to York
It is fantastic to see the Government recognise the potential of the York Central site by choosing to base one of their northern hubs in our city. 2600 Cabinet Office jobs with the potential for other departments to follow is a huge vote of confidence in the regeneration project and Julian hopes this will be […] -
February 28, 2023
Julian supports Rare Disease Day
To mark Rare Disease Day, Julian attended the Rare Disease reception in Parliament hosted by Genetic Alliance UK. The objective of this reception to raise awareness of Mitochondrial Disease in the UK through parliamentarians, patients, and health professionals having the opportunity to discuss the challenges faced by those living with such rare conditions. Julian notes […] -
February 27, 2023
Statement on the Windsor Framework
Julian is delighted that the Prime Minister has been able to strike a workable deal with the EU that offers long-lasting pragmatic solutions to address the problems that were in the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Windsor Framework seeks to achieve three core objectives of ensuring the free flow of trade across the whole of the United Kingdom, preserve […] -
February 23, 2023
Julian backs FairCharge’s campaign to align VAT on EV charging
This week, Julian attended a drop-in session in Parliament hosted by FairCharge to discuss the affordability and practicalities of Electric Vehicle charging points. It is well known that the electric vehicle still has many hurdles to overcome before it can be considered the mainstream option for motorists. Charging vehicles being a principle factor. It is […] -
February 22, 2023
Meeting with Chancellor of the Exchequer alongside northern MPs
Ahead of the Spring Budget on March 15, Julian met with the Chancellor today alongside a small group of Northern Conservative MPs from Yorkshire, the North East, and the North West. He used the meeting to highlight his plan for York Outer and how the Government can support his campaigns to make our city an […] -
February 20, 2023
APPG on Antibiotics report launch
On Monday, the APPG on Antibiotics, of which Julian is Chairman, and the APPG on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, chaired by Fleur Anderson MP, launched their report, Prevention First: Why clean water and hygiene are the best medicine against the spread of drug-resistant infections. The day of the report’s launch in Parliament saw healthcare professionals […] -
February 16, 2023
Julian inspects accident hotspot in Huntington
Since 2018, there has been 4 traffic accidents on the bend in the Old Village, Huntington, which has resulted in damage to properties and left many residents fearing when the next accident will take place. Following calls from constituents to support the implementation of traffic calming mechanisms, Julian visited the Village to see the damage […] -
February 15, 2023
York Press column: A strong record on work
One of the things I am most proud about the Conservative Party’s record is how since 2010 we have helped 1,000 people per day on average into work and are now seeing unemployment at the lowest level since records began. I had the pleasure of visiting Reed in Partnership who work with the DWP to […] -
February 13, 2023
Julian meets with Thomas Pocklington Trust
Julian remains committed to his campaign to make York accessible to all residents and recently met the Thomas Pocklington Trust to discuss how blue badge restrictions have impacted the blind and visually impaired. It is clear that even if some restrictions remain for the wider public, the lack of flexibility for blue badge drivers is […]
