Category: News & Articles
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August 17, 2020
Yorkshire Post column – Antibiotic Resistance could be a threat even worse than Coronavirus
In my capacity as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Antibiotics, I have long been aware of antibiotic resistance and drug-resistant infection as one of the greatest threats to health worldwide, with the potential to be even more catastrophic than coronavirus. The ongoing pandemic is an example of how devastating public health threats can […] -
August 14, 2020
BBC Radio York – Julian discusses A Level results and downgrading
Julian joined Georgey Spanswick on Breakfast on BBC Radio York to discuss yesterday’s A Level results and the students affected by adjusted grades. Julian believes the Government shouldn’t be downgrading grades or worrying about grade inflation this year as we are clearly living in unprecedented times. He believes Ministers need to fix this situation swiftly […] -
August 12, 2020
York Press column – Making progress on my priorities for York
Like most residents, I am continuing to focus closely on coronavirus and our recovery from it, working to assist the very large number of constituents who are getting in touch regarding the ongoing situation. While this remains of paramount importance, we also cannot afford to neglect those other issues which will determine the future of […] -
August 11, 2020
£936,000 from government to upgrade York Hospital A and E before winter
Julian Sturdy MP has warmly welcomed the allocation of £936,000 of targeted funding for York Hospital NHS Trust’s A and E services ahead of the greater strain of the winter months. This is York’s share of a £300 million nationwide investment by the government to boost A and E capacity in good time for the […] -
August 7, 2020
Julian leads MPs in lobbying Prime Minister on drug-resistant infection and pandemic planning
This week, Julian led a cross-party group of MPs and peers in writing to the Prime Minister, pressing for an enhanced government focus on the huge global challenge of drug-resistant infection, and the associated issue of future pandemic preparedness. As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Antibiotics, Julian organised the sending of a joint […] -
August 7, 2020
Julian leads MPs and peers in pressing Housing Secretary on improving planning system to boost rural economy
This week, Julian has led 11 MPs and peers in writing to the Housing Secretary requesting that the needs of rural communities and countryside enterprises are considered in the government’s public consultation on overhauling the planning system, which has just opened. Acting in his capacity as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business, […] -
August 7, 2020
Latest figures demonstrate scale of Government support for people and businesses in York
New statistics showing the huge Government support to individuals and businesses in York Outer have been welcomed by Julian. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the Conservative Government has provided a huge and unprecedented package of support to protect both lives and livelihoods through this incredibly challenging period. In total, more than £160 billion has been provided […] -
August 5, 2020
Julian welcomes plans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day
On 15 August 2020 we mark the 75th Anniversary of the Victory over Japan and the end of the Second World War. Working with colleagues in Government including the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Julian is determined that, as a nation, we come together to commemorate this highly […] -
August 4, 2020
Julian welcomes £1.15 million investment for city from government’s Getting Building Fund
Julian has welcomed the announcement that York Outer will benefit from £1.15 million of investment, under the Government’s Getting Building Fund. The £900 million fund, which was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in June as part of the Conservative Government’s New Deal for Britain – an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain after coronavirus, […] -
July 29, 2020
£500,000 in targeted funding for North Yorkshire Police from new government Safer Streets Fund
North Yorkshire Police has been awarded £548,980 as its share of the government’s new £25 million Safer Streets Fund. The Safer Streets Fund was an important Conservative manifesto commitment at the December 2019 general election to improve general security in communities especially impacted by ‘acquisitive crime’ such as car theft, robbery and burglary. This is […]
