Category: News & Articles
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June 14, 2021
Column – Cutting foreign aid is a false economy as we recover from the pandemic
In my last column for the Press I wrote about the need for the Government to lift all remaining restrictions on the 21st of June, so that all sectors of the economy can get back to firing on all cylinders. At the time of writing, it appears increasingly likely that this will be pushed back […] -
June 11, 2021
Local Coronavirus Update ahead of Decision on June 21 Lockdown Easing
With the latest update of vaccination figures yesterday, all eyes are on the Prime Minister ahead of his announcement early next week regarding the proposed June 21 unlocking date and future restrictions. We have been told that the decision will be based on data so it is encouraging to see vaccination figures continue to increase, […] -
June 9, 2021
Julian supports 0.7% aid target in effort to vaccinate the world
While the amendment ultimately was not selected by the Speaker of the House of Commons due to advice from his clerks, Julian was a supporter of efforts led by Andrew Mitchell MP, a former Secretary of State for International Development under the 2010-2015 coalition government, to return spending on aid to 0.7% of our GDP. […] -
June 7, 2021
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill Inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, of which Julian is a member, is holding an inquiry into the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill and, as this is such an important issue, they would like to hear the views of the public. The proposed terms of reference for such an inquiry are: 1. Will the […] -
June 6, 2021
15th anniversary of the Yorkshire Regiment
Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the formation of the Yorkshire Regiment, building on centuries of history upon the merger of The Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire, The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment and The Green Howards. Celebrating God’s Own County’s regiment gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible service of members of […] -
June 4, 2021
Julian responds to lacklustre travel list update
Like for many of my constituents, the lacklustre review of the travel lists yesterday was a disappointment which has left me questioning the entire system. I was originally a supporter of having clear designations for holiday destinations, which would give the consumer certainty in booking specific flights while allowing the travel sector to scale up […] -
June 3, 2021
York Press column – Covid restrictions should end on 21st June
As York enjoys the good weather, it is remarkable to reflect that we remain under the same covid restrictions regime as last summer, a whole year ago. This prolonged disruption to everyday activities has now taken up an alarming proportion of all of our lives, which is why I strongly feel the government need to […] -
May 30, 2021
Julian meets Trade Minister regarding Australia trade agreement
This week, Julian and other Yorkshire and Humber Conservative MPs met with Trade Minister Greg Hands about the new trade deal with Australia the government is looking to agree shortly. Julian believes we should only strike a deal if it supports our own agriculture sector, that continues to make such great efforts to keep our […] -
May 26, 2021
Julian welcomes major Government funding boost for TransPennine Route
Julian has today welcomed the Government’s announcement that £317 million will be invested in the North TransPennine railway between Manchester and York, with funding specifically to accelerate the electrification of the busy line between York and Church Fenton. This work will be carried out ahead of the promised full electrification of the line, the case […] -
May 25, 2021
Julian backs Environment Bill amendments to fight deforestation
Today, Julian has added his name to proposed amendments to the new draft environment law, to create tough new requirements to tackle deforestation overseas in regions like the Amazon. The Environment Bill creates British replacements for the EU environmental rules and regulation structures that we have left as part of the Brexit process, and creates […]
