Category: News & Articles
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September 15, 2020
Julian’s Statement on Internal Market Bill
Last night I voted with the government at the first parliamentary stage of this Bill. I support the general thrust of the proposals and want to see them debated and improved, but would like to see clear amendments to ensure greater parliamentary control of powers to breach the EU Withdrawal Agreement in an emergency. For […] -
September 9, 2020
York Press column – It’s Time to Build on York’s Bounce Back
As summer comes to a close and our children eagerly return to school, York can reflect on a successful and safe reopening of our local economy. Cafes are buzzing, pubs are bustling, and restaurants have enjoyed record bookings throughout August. Of course, this is due in part to the fantastic Eat Out to Help Out […] -
September 5, 2020
Julian Celebrates Success of Eat Out to Help Out in York
More than 320,000 meals were claimed in York under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, according to the latest statistics. In total, more than 100 million meals were claimed across the UK under the scheme, which ran throughout the month of August. In total, 84,700 establishments signed up to the scheme, including 322 […] -
September 3, 2020
Julian nominates York Hospital and Vale of York NHS teams for NHS Parliamentary Awards
Julian has put forward the heart failure team at York Hospital NHS Trust, alongside the Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Collaborative and the Primary Care Covid Support Hub from Vale of York NHS, as entrants in this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards. This contest allows MPs to highlight best practice and innovation from their local areas, […] -
August 28, 2020
York Press column – Exam Issues and Local Investment
Results day can be a stressful experience for both students and parents at the best of times. In the case of A-level results, a lot can rest on getting the grades required to satisfy university offers. I regret to say that this year that experience was not made any easier by the shambolic way that […] -
August 26, 2020
Over £680,000 of government start-up loans awarded to York Outer small businesses, new figures show
New small businesses in York Outer have benefited from £680,573 of affordable finance through the government’s Start-Up Loans scheme, new statistics issued on the occasion of the scheme’s 75,000th loan show. This is the constituency’s share of the £54 million provided to start-up enterprises across the Yorkshire and Humber region by the government-directed British Business […] -
August 25, 2020
Julian joins North Yorkshire MPs writing to the Prime Minister regarding Green Book reforms to help support A64 upgrade funding bid
Julian has recently signed a letter coordinated by Thirsk and Malton MP, Kevin Hollinrake, asking the Prime Minister to press ahead with reforms to Green Book rules, which currently favour investment bids in more prosperous areas. As the Government continues with it’s bold agenda to level up our regional economies to bring them in line […] -
August 20, 2020
Julian welcomes higher education college funding boost for York College and Askham Bryan College
Julian was delighted to hear that York College and Askham Bryan College have been awarded £987k and £845k respectively from the £200 million further education capital allocation announced by the Prime Minister in June. This funding will help our colleges to continue to improve and upgrade their facilities as the FE sector plays an increasingly […] -
August 18, 2020
Julian joins Let Fans In campaign to support York City FC and other non-league sides
Julian is delighted to support Dame Cheryl Gillan MP and Tracey Crouch MP’s campaign to allow football fans to attend matches to provide a vital source of revenue for non-league football clubs, such as York City FC. Unlike teams further up the football league hierarchy that can rely on broadcast and sponsorship revenue, non-league football […] -
August 17, 2020
Julian welcomes Government U-turn following ‘shambolic’ handling of A-level results
Julian has today welcomed the U-turn announced by the Secretary of State for Education after he abandoned the Ofqual statistical model that has left thousands of students with exam results below their predicted grades. Julian had previously spoken out against the Government’s handling of the results process and had written to the Secretary of State […]
