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Julian Sturdy

Member of Parliament for York Outer

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Julian joins Lobular Moon Shot Project

Julian joins Lobular Moon Shot Project

Julian has joined over one-hundred Members of Parliament backing the Lobular Moon Shot Project to improve research funding into lobular breast cancer. Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer (ILC) is the 2nd most common type of breast cancer. 3.75 million people will be diagnosed with this cancer in the next 10 years, yet ILC currently has no specific treatment and behaves

Julian unites with Cancer Research UK

Julian marked World Cancer Day at a special Cancer Research UK event at Westminster...

Julian supports deposit return scheme to keep York tidy

Julian attended a parliamentary drop-in session to discuss hosted by “Reloop” and “Keep Britain...

Julian writes to FCA urging better protection for village banking services

Julian joined 56 other Members of Parliament in penning a letter to the Chief...

Category: News & Articles

  • 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 […]