Category: News & Articles
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January 23, 2024
Julian chairs roundtable with local GPs and Health Minister
After meeting with each GP practice in the constituency last year , Julian hosted a roundtable with representatives of each practice and the Minister for Primary Health Dame Andrea Leadsom. On the agenda for discussion was pressures facing primary care and how primary care can be used to cut the demand on secondary care. GPs […] -
January 23, 2024
Julian shows support for autistic students at National Autistic Society event
Julian has shown their support for the National Autistic Society’s call for urgent reform of the education system, to ensure that autistic children and young people can get the right school places that meet their needs. Julian attended the National Autistic Society’s Let Every Child Learn event, at Portcullis House on Tuesday 23 January 2024, […] -
January 18, 2024
Julian meets with the Chancellor ahead of Budget
Ahead of March’s Budget, Julian met the Chancellor of the Exchequer alongside fellow Yorkshire Members of Parliament. In the meeting, he stressed the importance of uplifting income tax thresholds so hardworking families keep more of their money as well as targeted support for primary care to resolve difficulties constituents are facing with access to GP […] -
January 17, 2024
Julian attends Open Doors World Watch List report launch
Julian was pleased to attend the Open Doors World Watch List Report Launch 2024 hosted by the Rt Hon Dame Andrea Leadsom MP on 17 January. Many constituents had written to Julian to express their concern about Christian persecution around the world and had asked him to attend. This annual event, which Julian attended last […] -
January 17, 2024
Julian supports York’s UNESCO World Heritage bid
As part of his ongoing support for our city’s bid, Julian attended a meeting with various stakeholders to discuss York’s application to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. York is well and truly on the way in this process since being added to the Tentative List in September 2023 and receiving UK Government backing in […] -
January 17, 2024
York Press column: I want to get York moving
A popular New Year’s resolution is to exercise more or, if you will permit me, to get moving. While we may walk, run and cycle in York, many motorists in York will tell you they feel they aren’t going anywhere. That is why I have renewed my pledge to Get York Moving Again to ensure […] -
January 16, 2024
Julian has liver scan to promote early diagnosis
Julian was pleased to attend the Parliamentary Liver Awareness Day event hosted by the British Liver Trust on 16 January. The aim of this event was to increase awareness of the British Liver Trust’s ‘make early diagnosis of liver disease routine’ campaign amongst Members of Parliament. Early diagnosis is so incredibly important for any disease, […] -
January 16, 2024
Julian shows support for SEND families
This week, Julian attended a parliamentary drop-in session to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), specifically about how the education could be improved to meet the needs of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We all agree that all children should have access to a fulfilling education, in an inclusive […] -
January 16, 2024
Julian launches #JustDualIt campaign with Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan
Mayoral candidate Keane Duncan has today committed to making a multi-million pound investment towards delivering the long-awaited dualling of the A64. Uniting with the region’s MPs and business leaders to launch his “Just Dual It” campaign, Mr Duncan said there may be “just weeks” left to make the case to the Government. And he said […] -
January 13, 2024
Julian stands with residents against the cut to the Flaxman Croft loop
At the close of last year, City of York Council quietly announced proposed changes to bus routes that will have a disproportionally negative impact on the parts of the city within York Outer. One area where proposed changes will be felt most is in Copmanthorpe as the ‘Flaxman Croft Loop’ will be withdrawn from the […]