Category: News & Articles
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October 24, 2018
Julian raises local child’s need for new spinal muscular atrophy drug with Health Secretary
Julian yesterday asked the Health Secretary to help ensure people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can access the life-changing new drug Spinraza on the NHS, including 3 year-old York resident Matilda Jamieson, who has Type 3 SMA. SMA is a serious rare genetic neuromuscular condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement through […] -
October 17, 2018
Julian Pledges Support for Local Pubs in York Outer
Julian has pledged his support for the Long Live the Local Campaign to help pubs in his constituency keep their doors open. Julian joins the more than 100,000 people who have signed the petition so far, including 142 in York Outer. Julian is calling on the Government to cut beer tax at the Budget later […] -
October 16, 2018
Julian presses government on commercialising university research to power growth
Julian today urged the government to ensure greater focus on commercialising research to generate economic growth as part of its plans for raising UK spending on R and D (research and development). During questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, in the House of Commons, he asked: “What […] -
October 11, 2018
Julian welcomes construction starting on new mental health hospital
Julian has welcomed the news that construction has begun on York’s new mental health hospital. The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust has announced that building is now beginning at the site off Haxby Road, which has already been excavated and prepared. The new hospital will contain 72 beds in 4 wards, and will […] -
October 10, 2018
Julian speaks up for North Yorkshire in debate on historic Agriculture Bill
Julian today used the first House of Commons debate on the Agriculture Bill to speak up for the interests of local communities and farmers in York and North Yorkshire. The Agriculture Bill is a central part of the Brexit process, establishing an independent British farming and environment framework as the UK leaves the European Union’s […] -
October 5, 2018
York Press Column: Opportunity
With party conference season now over, readers may be expecting a break from the political coverage and analysis that hogs television screens and newspapers this time of year. If this is the case – although I expect it won’t be – then do not assume it will last long. The slogan for this year’s Conservative […] -
October 1, 2018
Julian Welcomes Ring Road Announcement
Julian has welcomed the Secretary of State for Transport’s announcement that York’s outer ring road will be one of the first schemes to receive investment from the Major Road Network fund. Announced last July, this fund targets economically important roads under local authority responsibility. Commenting on the announcement, Julian said: “this is very welcome news […] -
September 24, 2018
Julian visits Dunnington pharmacy to mark launch of national flu vaccination service
Last Friday, Julian visited Day Lewis Pharmacy in Dunnginton to see at first-hand how the national flu vaccination service is operating. Community pharmacy teams across the country are now offering NHS flu jabs in the lead-up to winter. The free service is available to everyone in designated ‘higher risk’ groups, such as older people and […] -
September 14, 2018
Julian wears it pink for charity fundraiser
Julian added a splash of pink to his usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which will take place on Friday 19 October to raise money for vital breast cancer research. Joined by over 200 other parliamentarians in Westminster earlier this month, Julian is encouraging people across the UK to take […] -
August 31, 2018
Julian spends a day on the beat with York police as part of the ‘Give a Day to Policing’ initiative.
Julian spent last Friday experiencing a regular day for York’s Neighbourhood Policing team. Julian was able to see how day-to-day business is prioritised, attended response calls and discussed policing challenges with frontline officers. Julian spent the day ‘on the beat’ with officers who responded to a number of calls from members of the public. Julian […]
