Category: News & Articles
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July 26, 2021
Julian meets Minister on pandemic-style antibiotic resistance threat
Last week, Julian met with Minister for the Environment Rebecca Pow, introducing her to academic researchers from Exeter University, who have proposals for how the government’s Environment Bill could be improved to better counter the risk of antibiotic resistance driven by antimicrobial residues in water and sewage. The growth of antibiotic- and drug-resistant infection is […] -
July 21, 2021
Julian Reacts to Local Government Reorganisation Decision
Following the decision by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to recommend a proposal for local government reorganisation which upgrades North Yorkshire County Council to a unitary authority leaving City of York Council unchanged, Julian issued the following statement: “Having been a strong supporter of the alternative East-West model, I am understandably disappointed […] -
July 19, 2021
Hempland Primary School benefits from School Rebuilding Programme
Thousands more pupils are set to benefit from new, modern, energy efficient school buildings as a further 50 schools are confirmed for the Prime Minister’s ten-year rebuilding programme, to level up opportunities for all. Transforming education for thousands of pupils, the 50 projects announced today build on the existing programme bringing the total number of […] -
July 14, 2021
York Press column – ‘Freedom Day’ set to go ahead
While I have often had cause to be heavily critical of the Government’s Covid policy during the last few months, this week I think it is time to give credit where credit is due. Few would claim that the vaccination programme has been anything other than a success – in fact, my criticism has been […] -
July 13, 2021
National Food Strategy must embrace agricultural science and innovation
Speaking ahead of the expected publication later this week of the National Food Strategy, Julian as Chair of the influential All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture in Parliament has set out his hopes that the Strategy will include a central role for agricultural science and innovation. “A healthier, more sustainable and climate […] -
July 13, 2021
Julian Calls for Faster Action on Removing Isolation Requirement for those Fully Vaccinated
Yesterday, Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, confirmed that the July 19 removal of lockdown restrictions – so-called ‘Freedom Day’ – is set to go ahead after available data satisfied the four tests required to proceed to Step 4 of the Prime Minister’s roadmap. While fully supporting the decision to […] -
July 8, 2021
Julian welcomes quarantine free travel for fully vaccinated individuals returning from amber list countries
Julian questioned the Transport Secretary in the House of Commons following his announcement that restrictions are to be eased on travel to amber list countries. From the 19th July, anyone who has received a second dose of the coronavirus vaccine (subject to a two week delay after the second dose) will not have to quarantine when […] -
July 6, 2021
Julian Secures Concession on Pet Theft Reform
Following months of lobbying and campaigning, Julian Sturdy MP was encouraged yesterday as the Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland QC MP, signalled that efforts from a growing number of MPs to introduce harsher sentencing for pet theft and animal related crimes have been recognised by the Government. Ahead of the third reading of […] -
July 5, 2021
Julian welcomes Five-Point Plan for Living with Covid
With anticipation building for the proposed July 19 ‘Freedom Day’, the Prime Minister’s statement tonight offered an optimistic view of life as we move beyond the pandemic. The 5-Point Plan addressed the major questions regarding how we learn to live with Covid-19 and I believe families across York will appreciate this clarity. Following success after […] -
July 5, 2021
73rd anniversary of our National Health Service
The 73rd anniversary of our National Health Service comes at a time when it has never been more needed. It is entirely fitting Her Majesty the Queen has marked this with the award of the George Cross, our country’s highest non-military decoration for bravery, in tribute to the tireless efforts of all NHS staff during […]
