Category: News & Articles
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December 9, 2021
Statement on alleged Covid rule breaches in Downing Street
I share the concerns of many local people that Covid regulations may have been broken at a Christmas party in Downing Street last year. Yesterday, it was announced that the Cabinet Secretary, the head of the civil service, will be asked to investigate exactly what happened and the extent to which the Prime Minister was […] -
December 8, 2021
Julian presses for government action on pandemic-style antibiotic resistance threat
Julian yesterday used a parliamentary debate on antibiotic resistance to urge Health Ministers to take further steps to tackle this serious public health challenge, which has the potential to be even more dangerous than coronavirus. Antibiotic resistance is when disease bacteria change in response to antibiotics being used against them, and become able to resist […] -
December 7, 2021
Julian asks the Treasury to confirm that they are ready to grant final funding to build a new station in Haxby
Julian has today raised the progress of the funding to build a new station in Haxby with Simon Clarke MP, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Speaking in the House of Commons, Julian pointed to the importance of local rail connections to regional growth and stressed that connecting more towns to the network should be […] -
December 7, 2021
53,000 covid booster vaccinations across York
Julian has welcomed the latest figures showing 53,811 York residents have already had a covid booster injection or third vaccine dose. Additional vaccine injections on top of the first two are vital to protect life and health, and keep everyday life functioning as normal, particularly given the uncertain threat posed by the latest omicron virus […] -
December 4, 2021
Julian Visits Garden Centre for Small Business Saturday 2021
Julian visited Skelton Garden Centre to lend his support to the Small Business Saturday campaign. Skelton Garden Centre stocks a huge range of plants and outdoor supplies, and also has a thriving café, together drawing significant footfall from the immediate neighbourhood, and across the city. This annual event highlights the vital economic and social contribution […] -
December 1, 2021
Improving York’s rail hub and NHS cancer care
Last week I organised a debate in Parliament to make the case for our city to be chosen as the headquarters for the new public body Great British Railways. The government is creating this to produce better services through uniting the running of the network, the setting of timetables and fares, and revenue collection. There […] -
November 30, 2021
Omicron covid regulations vote
This afternoon I voted in favour of the government’s regulations for the temporary return of mask requirements for shops and public transport, but against the imposition of a 10 day self-isolation requirement, regardless of vaccination status, for close contacts of suspected omicron cases. I think it is sensible to take targeted steps against omicron until […] -
November 24, 2021
Julian holds debate in Parliament on York’s bid to host Great British Railways
Julian has today held a debate in Parliament on the subject of York’s bid to become the home of the new public body, Great British Railways. Responding to Julian was the Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, who will ultimately have a role in deciding the outcome of the bid. Announced by the Government earlier this year, […] -
November 24, 2021
Government accepts cancer amendment to Health Bill backed by Julian
Julian has welcomed the government’s acceptance yesterday of the proposed amendment to the government’s draft health law he signed to ensure greater NHS focus on increasing cancer survival rates. The amendment will now be incorporated into the new law when it completes its passage through Parliament. The Health and Care Bill aims to improve the […] -
November 23, 2021
Statement on social care costs cap vote
Last night I withheld my support from the government in the vote on its amendment New Clause 49 to the Health and Care Bill, proposing to exclude local authority support payments from counting towards the £86,000 lifetime limit on personal care costs. Although I am glad the government is proceeding with much-needed reform of social […]
