Category: News & Articles
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January 3, 2024
York Press column: Reflections on 2023
As we enter a new year, it is only natural to reflect on the year that has passed and look ahead to what the future may hold. Last year may not have been the rollercoaster 2022 proved to be with only one Prime Minister and one Chancellor of the Exchequer but this does not […] -
December 25, 2023
Julian announces winner of his Christmas card competition
“Congratulations to Sammy (Age 4) of Copmanthorpe Primary School for winning my Christmas Card Competition – I know it will bring so much joy to my family and friends. Thank you to all the schools who participated in this year’s competition. As ever, the standard of entries was incredibly high and it was so difficult […] -
December 21, 2023
Julian slams Labour plans to cut school transport subsidy to Tadcaster Grammar
On behalf of families in Copmanthorpe, Bishopthorpe, Askham Richard, Askham Bryan and the surrounding areas, Julian has written to City of York Council as part of the consultation on the proposed removal of discretionary free transport for students from York attending Tadcaster Grammar School. Alongside York’s Conservative councillors, Julian is opposing the proposed changes as […] -
December 20, 2023
York Press column: 2023 – the year of dental care
It seems apt that my final fortnightly column of the year would begin with a theme that I have returned to many times in 2023 – NHS dental care. While traditionally a new year brings new beginnings, a new Minister for Primary Health arrived early and I did not delay in meeting with Dame Andrea Leadsom […] -
December 19, 2023
Julian joins Guide Dogs’ end of Year event
Julian demonstrated their support to improving the lives of people with a vision impairment at an event in Parliament held by the charity Guide Dogs. The Guide Dogs event celebrated key campaign successes from 2023, including the requirement that will see the majority of buses fitted with audio-visual announcements, reversing plans to close nearly 1000 […] -
December 16, 2023
Julian interviewed for Pupil Post at All Saints Catholic School
Julian had the pleasure of being interviewed by Thibault and Catherine for All Saints Catholic School’s student magazine, the Pupil Post. Speaking after his grilling, Julian said: “Engaging questions for two top students who are great ambassadors for their school. I was quizzed on all the hot topics, including my latest leaflets!” -
December 15, 2023
Julian meets with Network Rail following withdrawal of closure notice for Copmanthorpe Level Crossing
Following the withdrawal of the notice of closure of Copmanthorpe Level Crossing, Julian met with Network Rail to discuss their next steps as the crossing will still need to close if the benefits of the Transpennine route upgrade are to be realised. Network Rail informed him that they intend to go back to the start […] -
December 13, 2023
Julian meets with Minister for Primary Care to discuss York dental care
Following a year of meeting with dentists locally, Julian met with new Health Minister Dame Andrea Leadsom MP to discuss dental care They discussed the need for action to address the challenges facing the sector, such as accessibility, workforce incentives, NHS dental care contract reforms, and our situation in York. Julian welcomes the Minister’s commitment […] -
December 6, 2023
Campaign backed by Julian successful as Morrisons launch ‘British’ section online
A campaign for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores supported by Julian has first major success as Morrisons launch ‘British’ section online. In August, Julian and 120 other cross-Party MPs signed an open letter calling on supermarkets to highlight the very best of British produce by implementing a ‘Buy British’ section online. The […] -
December 6, 2023
York Press column: A postbag filled with health and economy
Health and the economy are regular topics in my postbag and my activity is shaped around correspondence from constituents. This past fortnight has been no different with events in Parliament promoting the issues that matter most to residents in York. It was great to mark this year’s Family Business Week, which had the theme […]