Category: News & Articles
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October 26, 2021
Julian Champions Pubs and Breweries Ahead of Spending Review
Ahead of tomorrow’s Spending Review, Julian has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP renewing his calls for an overhaul in the way beer is taxed. Julian has long championed the need to reassess tax arrangements for pubs and feels the need to relieve the financial pressure on the sector is only […] -
October 21, 2021
Julian leads group of North Yorkshire MPs in calling for Great British Railways to be based in York
Julian has today written to the Transport Secretary in support of York’s bid to become the home of Great British Railways. The letter was co-signed by local MPs Nigel Adams, Andrew Jones, Kevin Hollinrake and Robert Goodwill who are also getting behind the campaign to bring the new public body to York. Announced by […] -
October 20, 2021
Julian questions COP 26 President on using gene editing and science to stop climate change
Julian today used Questions to the President of COP 26 in the House of Commons to ask the government to use the summit to promote the vital role cutting-edge science like gene editing can play in ensuring sustainable production and combating global warming. Britain is hosting the COP 26 climate change meeting of world leaders […] -
October 20, 2021
York Press column – RIP Sir David Amess and boosting GP services
I could not begin this column without paying tribute to my former colleague Sir David Amess following his shocking murder at a constituency surgery last Friday. Besides being an attack on our democracy, this means the loss of a husband, father of five, and devoted public servant, and above all I will be thinking of […] -
October 19, 2021
Julian presses Health Secretary on surgical robotic cancer machine for York Hospital
This morning in the House of Commons, Julian questioned the Health Secretary regarding the possible acquisition of a Da Vinci surgical robotic system for cancer treatment by York Hospital. This ground-breaking new medical technology allows for more precise surgery, with greater dexterity and visibility for the surgeon via miniaturised instruments and a high-definition camera inserted […] -
October 18, 2021
Julian Keeps Pressure on Campaign for Pet Theft Reform
Building on his long-running lobbying campaign for tougher sentences for pet thefts, Julian pressed Ministers again at Home Office questions to commit to a date to bring forward legislation to enact changes in the law to avoid any further delay. Julian’s question in the House of Commons was poignant given that Sir David Amess had […] -
October 14, 2021
Julian backs local residents in Copmanthorpe level crossing consultation
Julian has today written to Network Rail in response to their consultation on the closure of the level crossing at Copmanthorpe. Network Rail are proposing to close the level crossing as part of wider upgrades to the Transpennine route, which will see increased capacity and faster journey times between York and other major northern cities. […] -
October 11, 2021
Bisdale Transmitter Mast Update
Following the Bilsdale transmitter mast fire on August 10, Julian has received regular updates from Arqiva on their attempts to repair the mast and restore service to those who have been affected in York and North Yorkshire. In their latest update, Arqiva has said: They will be carrying out a full test of the new, […] -
October 7, 2021
New NHS diagnosis centre for Yorkshire
Julian has welcomed the government’s announcement that 1 of 40 new NHS Community Diagnostic Centres will be located at Hull University Hospital. This will allow for faster and easier scanning and testing across health conditions, with multiple tests becoming possible on a single visit. These new centres are meant to help the NHS get on […] -
October 6, 2021
Bisdale Transmitter Mast Update
Following the Bilsdale transmitter mast fire on August 10, Julian has received regular updates from Arqiva on their attempts to repair the mast and restore service to those who have been affected in York and North Yorkshire. In their latest update, Arqiva has said: The original 314m mast at the Bilsdale site was safely felled […]
