Category: News & Articles
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November 9, 2020
Julian presses Home Secretary for commitment to rural police services
Julian asked the Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP, for a commitment that new North Yorkshire Police recruits would be used to improve rural police presence rather than be purely focussed on city centres. This follows reports of a break in at Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy in Strensall and York’s Conservative Councillors raising reports of antisocial […] -
November 6, 2020
Julian helps deliver government concessions on UK food standards in Agriculture Bill
Having rebelled against the government in successive votes on the Agriculture Bill to demand stronger guarantees on the protection of UK food standards against lower-grade imports in future trade agreements, Julian has welcomed concessions by Ministers to strengthen independent scrutiny of the effect of trade deals, and create a legal duty on government to report […] -
November 6, 2020
Position on November coronavirus lockdown
On Wednesday I reluctantly voted in favour of the new national restrictions, lasting from 5th November until 2nd December. Although the government’s decision is in line with that taken by our European neighbours, with France, Germany and Spain all imposing tough new measures, I have significant reservations about the impact on households and the economy. […] -
November 5, 2020
York Press column – New lockdown tests our city’s resolve
This weekend it is Remembrance Sunday, and although York’s traditional commemoration is sadly curtailed by coronavirus, our thoughts will still turn to those from our community who endured great trials to preserve our way of life, a reminder that the people of York do not give up easily. The return to national lockdown this week […] -
October 31, 2020
Julian’s Initial Reaction to Second Lockdown Announcement
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the entirety of England entering heightened lockdown restrictions commencing Thursday, I understand and share the concern of many residents. The focus of this second lockdown is to protect the capacity of our local NHS services and keep hospitals open for other care. If trends in COVID hospital cases across […] -
October 29, 2020
Julian joins All-Party Group on Motor Neurone Disease
Following the incredibly moving BBC documentary Rob Burrow: My Year With MND, Julian has joined the All Party Parliamentary Group on Motor Neurone Disease. The purpose of the group is to increase awareness and understanding of MND amongst parliamentarians and to campaign for better access to high quality services for people affected by MND. For […] -
October 27, 2020
Julian signs Northern Tory MPs letter to Prime Minister on regional ‘levelling-up’ and recovery from coronavirus
Julian has joined over 50 Conservative MPs in writing to Boris Johnson to emphasise that coronavirus must not allow the government’s commitment to boosting prosperity and investment across Northern England to slip, and requesting a roadmap down the coronavirus tiering system and lockdown measures, to assist local communities and economies. Having long campaigned for improved […] -
October 25, 2020
Julian asks for nominations for the Community Pub Hero Awards 2021
The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group has invited Julian to nominate a pub in York Outer that has done something incredible to support the community during lockdown. PubAid has launched the Community Pub Hero Awards to celebrate licensees and teams who went the extra mile to help their communities through the pandemic. Maybe by offering […] -
October 23, 2020
BBC Radio York – Julian discusses Tier 2 Financial Support
Julian spoke to Georgey Spanswick on BBC Radio York to discuss the new financial support package announced by the Chancellor this week for businesses in Tier 2. While new grants and an upgrade to the Job Support Scheme will provide vital short-term assistance, the best thing for our city remains to move back to Tier […] -
October 22, 2020
Julian questions the Chancellor on Tier 2 support for the hospitality and tourism sector
Julian questioned the Chancellor in the House of Commons after his announcement of additional support for areas currently under Tier 2 restrictions. The Chancellor announced that local authorities, including City of York, will receive funding to provide cash grants of up to £2,100 a month to local businesses in the hospitality and tourism sectors impacted […]
