Category: News & Articles
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April 12, 2021
Updated Lockdown Guidelines
From today, there has been a further easing of lockdown restrictions as we enter step two of the Prime Minister’s roadmap meaning: Non-essential retail will reopen. Hairdressers and barbers can reopen. Gyms and indoor swimming pools can reopen. Pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes can reopen serving customers outside. Venues can also offer takeaway alcoholic drinks […] -
April 9, 2021
Statement on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
A moment of sorrow for the entire nation, as we mourn the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. My thoughts are with the entire Royal Family today, but especially the Queen who was married to Prince Philip for over seven decades. It is always a tragedy to lose your partner and I offer my utmost […] -
April 8, 2021
Julian’s parliamentary committee presses government to aid covid-hit wholesale and suppliers sector
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee on which Julian serves has published a report stressing government needs to better support the severely impacted supply chain of food and drink businesses to protect jobs and livelihoods, as the hospitality sector re-opens from 12th April. The ‘Covid-19 and the issues of security […] -
April 7, 2021
£2.9million funding boost for York’s cultural and heritage sites
Julian has welcomed the announcement that York will receive £2,965,522 to support iconic cultural and heritage organisations and independent cinemas as they reopen and recover from coronavirus. This is part of the £400 million in grants and loans being delivered to over 2,700 organisations across England, to help cultural and heritage organisations reopen and thrive […] -
April 7, 2021
York Press column – Get Change Right with East-West
With many years of talk regarding devolution, you would have been excused for thinking it was never going to happen; but with the Government’s levelling up agenda accelerating plans it is now undeniable that change is coming to North Yorkshire. The Government are currently consulting on proposals for unitary authorities, which would together create […] -
April 1, 2021
Local Coronavirus Update
Since my last weekly vaccine update, family and friends have been able to enjoy the warm weather meeting up outside in groups of up to six. At York’s several vaccine sites, preparations have been made to prepare for April – the month of second doses – and we have seen rates of full vaccination steadily […] -
March 31, 2021
Julian visits Haxby pharmacy vaccination centre
On Saturday morning, Julian visited the vaccination centre set up by York pharmacy group Citywide Health on The Village in Haxby, to see the important role smaller sites are playing in the covid vaccine effort. Open since 25th February, the site has injected over 8000 patients during the last 4 weeks. Situated in a residential […] -
March 29, 2021
Updated Lockdown Guidelines
From today, there has been a further easing of lockdown restrictions which means: Up to six people or two households can meet outside Outdoor sport and leisure facilities can reopen Organised outdoor sport can resume Outdoor parent and child groups are allowed with up to 15 parents Everyone should still work from home if they […] -
March 26, 2021
Julian votes against renewing government covid powers for 6 months
Last night, Julian voted against the government on its motion to extend emergency powers to impose restrictions under the Coronavirus Act for a further 6 months. He did so on the basis that this period goes far beyond the end of the government’s roadmap for lifting all legal limits on social contact from 21st June, […] -
March 24, 2021
York Press column: One Year on from Lockdown
Yesterday marks the anniversary of the Prime Minister first instructing us all to ‘stay at home’ on 23rd March 2020. It seems difficult to believe that the normal lives we took for granted have been suspended for that long, and I think few of us would have believed anyone who had told us at the time […]
