Category: News & Articles
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December 17, 2020
Julian presses Health Secretary on tiers criteria for York during tiers review statement
At today’s update on tiered restrictions in the House of Commons, Julian questioned Matt Hancock on which virus criteria York will have to improve on to be able to move down from tier 2 to tier 1 measures, once the current virus surge ends. This was the first of regular fortnightly reviews of tier positions […] -
December 16, 2020
York Press column – As we say goodbye to 2020, we look to 2021 with hope and optimism
Although for many it may seem much longer, last weekend marked one year since the 2019 General Election. While nobody could have predicted how 2020 would unfold, it still remains the honour of a lifetime to have been elected for a fourth consecutive term and to continue serving the residents of York Outer as I […] -
December 15, 2020
Julian questions Ministers on saving York businesses through allowing trading as normally as possible
Today in the House of Commons, ahead of Wednesday’s review of tiered covid restrictions, Julian again pressed Ministers at the Department for Business on the reality that many local businesses have to be able to resume conventional trading without further weeks of higher tier restrictions, but with covid-secure measures, to avoid going under. At Questions […] -
December 15, 2020
Julian calls for the Chancellor to support Small Breweries
Julian has joined calls for the Chancellor to reconsider changes to a scheme which has transformed the small brewing sector in the UK. A joint letter signed by Julian and 102 other MPs argues that changing Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR) will put a great British success story under threat at a time when many businesses […] -
December 10, 2020
Over £3.49 million of new upgrade funding for York Hospital and Yorkshire Ambulance
Julian has warmly welcomed the news that the government has allocated over £3.49 million to York Hospital Trust, and £148,000 to the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, to pay for 21 upgrade and refurbishment projects across the Trust, and one for the Ambulance. This funding is York’s share of £600 million the government has assigned for important […] -
December 10, 2020
Julian meets with new Heslington data technology business
Last week, Julian had an interesting and productive online meeting with Hublsoft, a new tech business based on the York University campus. Hublsoft aims to simplify the world of ‘big data’, and help customers to extract value from their own data, competing directly with the major American tech firms in this important and growing market. […] -
December 9, 2020
Julian supports submission of East-West devolution model
After months of preparation, today the plans for an East-West model for North Yorkshire devolution were formally submitted for consideration by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The bid has broad support from businesses across the region, including Hudson Moody estate agents, Browns of York department store, web development agency Netsells, and the […] -
December 2, 2020
York Press column – Getting York out of tier 2 and improving local policing
With Christmas just weeks away, I suspect many will be approaching this year’s festive season with mixed feelings. On the one hand, we will be able to see loved ones over the big days 23rd-27th December. On the other hand, the limitation to three households will be painful and difficult for many, and I appreciate […] -
December 1, 2020
Julian’s statement on tonight’s vote on Covid-19 tier restrictions
“After long and careful thought, I very reluctantly decided to vote for the new tiers system tonight. I am painfully aware of the social and economic harm that the continued restrictions are doing, and am voting on the explicit basis of clear commitments I have been given after a lengthy conversation today with the Chancellor, […] -
December 1, 2020
Julian calls for an overhaul of how we Tax Beer and Pubs
At today’s Treasury Questions, Julian made it clear that now is the time to address an issue that was long overdue prior to the pandemic, namely overhauling how we tax beer and pubs. Pubs are community assets and real ale is a fantastic product; both need protecting. Julian would like to see current proposed changes […]
