Category: News & Articles
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December 19, 2023
Julian joins Guide Dogs’ end of Year event
Julian demonstrated their support to improving the lives of people with a vision impairment at an event in Parliament held by the charity Guide Dogs. The Guide Dogs event celebrated key campaign successes from 2023, including the requirement that will see the majority of buses fitted with audio-visual announcements, reversing plans to close nearly 1000 […] -
December 16, 2023
Julian interviewed for Pupil Post at All Saints Catholic School
Julian had the pleasure of being interviewed by Thibault and Catherine for All Saints Catholic School’s student magazine, the Pupil Post. Speaking after his grilling, Julian said: “Engaging questions for two top students who are great ambassadors for their school. I was quizzed on all the hot topics, including my latest leaflets!” -
December 15, 2023
Julian meets with Network Rail following withdrawal of closure notice for Copmanthorpe Level Crossing
Following the withdrawal of the notice of closure of Copmanthorpe Level Crossing, Julian met with Network Rail to discuss their next steps as the crossing will still need to close if the benefits of the Transpennine route upgrade are to be realised. Network Rail informed him that they intend to go back to the start […] -
December 13, 2023
Julian meets with Minister for Primary Care to discuss York dental care
Following a year of meeting with dentists locally, Julian met with new Health Minister Dame Andrea Leadsom MP to discuss dental care They discussed the need for action to address the challenges facing the sector, such as accessibility, workforce incentives, NHS dental care contract reforms, and our situation in York. Julian welcomes the Minister’s commitment […] -
December 6, 2023
Campaign backed by Julian successful as Morrisons launch ‘British’ section online
A campaign for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores supported by Julian has first major success as Morrisons launch ‘British’ section online. In August, Julian and 120 other cross-Party MPs signed an open letter calling on supermarkets to highlight the very best of British produce by implementing a ‘Buy British’ section online. The […] -
December 6, 2023
York Press column: A postbag filled with health and economy
Health and the economy are regular topics in my postbag and my activity is shaped around correspondence from constituents. This past fortnight has been no different with events in Parliament promoting the issues that matter most to residents in York. It was great to mark this year’s Family Business Week, which had the theme […] -
December 4, 2023
Julian takes part in Huntington School Question Time
Julian joined representatives from other political parties to take part in Huntington School’s annual Question Time event. After the event, Julian said: “The students quizzed us with a great array of questions showing an impressive breadth of knowledge of current affairs. It was fantastic to hear that they had enjoyed their trip to Parliament the […] -
December 2, 2023
Julian visits Strensall Coffee Shop for Small Business Saturday
This Small Business Saturday, Julian met Hazal and her team at Strensall Coffee Shop. It was fantastic to hear about the support her father had given her transforming the venue, especially on #FamilyBizWeek. The coffee shop is an excellent addition to the village and it was clear by how busy the cafe was that residents […] -
December 1, 2023
Julian marks World Aids Day as he supports backbench amendment for infected blood victims
Julian is proud to join nearly 150 colleagues from ten political parties backing New Clause 27 to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, which will establish a body to make compensation payments to those who are infected & affected by the contaminated blood scandal. Credit to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS as well […] -
November 29, 2023
Julian attends launch of I Count campaign
Julian was at the launch of the I Count Campaign to raise greater awareness of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive and lesser known type of breast cancer. TNBC is a type of breast cancer where the cancer cells do not have receptors for the hormones oestrogen and progesterone, or the HER2 protein, which […]
