Category: News & Articles
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September 15, 2023
Julian supports “What Are We Waiting For” campaign
Julian joined Macmillan Cancer Support this week to highlight the issues our cancer care system is facing across the UK and in York. Together, Julian and Macmillan joined forces to raise awareness of the long waits for tests and treatment people living with cancer are facing across the UK. This year’s annual Coffee Morning event […] -
September 14, 2023
Julian joins celebration of Britain’s farmers on Back British farming day
This Back British Farming Day, Julian demonstrated his support for British farmers and growers and celebrating the high-quality, environmentally friendly and nutritious food they produce for the country. The day is also a celebration and appreciation of a job ranked by the British public as one of the most important and well-respected professions, second only […] -
September 13, 2023
Government backs ‘Buy British Button’ after lobbying from Julian
On Back British Farming Day, September 13th 2023, the Government announced its support for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarket’s online stores, following an open letter signed by Julian. Julian joined calls for the ‘Buy British’ tab which would collate produce from across the UK when people are shopping for groceries. An open letter from […] -
September 13, 2023
York Press column: Bringing York’s priorities direct to Ministers
After a summer filled with constituency events, parliament returned last week with a packed agenda of drop-in sessions, virtual surgery appointments, key legislation, and Ministerial meetings. It is World Alzheimer’s Month and I am proud to be supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK as a Dementia Research Champion, working with this brilliant charity to increase awareness of […] -
September 9, 2023
Julian congratulates all winners at Strensall Village Show
Julian celebrated the stiff competition at Strensall Village Show and congratulated all the winners across nearly a hundred categories. Julian especially liked the Ted Lasso painting! Speaking at the show, Julian said: “Congratulations to the winning entrants and a big thank you to all the volunteers for making the show a success. Strensall Village Show […] -
September 8, 2023
Julian meets LNER at York Railway Station to discuss ticket office closures
While the ticket office at York Railway Station is not earmarked for closure, Julian met with LNER this week to raise concerns of constituents. The consultation on ticket office closures has closed and it is clear the strength of feeling from the public due to the hundreds of thousands of submissions. A main concern is […] -
September 7, 2023
Julian meets with Minister for Rail to discuss Copmanthorpe Level Crossing
Julian met with the Minister for Rail, Huw Merriman MP, to discuss the upcoming inquiry regarding Copmanthorpe Level Crossing and raise concern that Network Rail decisions were being made with a very short term point of view to save money now at the expense of a larger bill later. Julian is firmly backing the local […] -
September 6, 2023
Julian saddles up for National Horserace Week
Julian attended the British Horseracing Authority’s Parliamentary reception this week to celebrate the British horseracing sector. The reception gave him the opportunity to speak with various representatives and stakeholders from within this vibrant sector that contributes so much to York’s economy. The event also allowed key stakeholders within the industry to raise concerns and challenges […] -
September 5, 2023
Julian celebrates twenty years of the Agricultural Industries Confederation
Julian was proud to sponsor a dinner in Parliament to celebrate twenty years of the Agricultural Industries Confederation who work in support of modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture. Robert Sheasby, AIC’s Chief Executive, said: “It was a pleasure to bring such a wide range of politicians, civil servants, envoys and agri-food stakeholders together with AIC Members […] -
September 2, 2023
Julian holds NFU roundtable to talk to local farmers
This week, Julian held a NFU Roundtable with farmers from across York Outer to discuss issues facing the sector which will hinder aims to boost domestic food production. Regardless of the type of farming – arable, dairy or livestock – the same key themes emerged. These included stewardship, labour and skills, as well as rural […]
