Category: News & Articles
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December 2, 2016
Julian’s York Press column: Everolimus NHS campaign and the Autumn Statement
Our NHS is vital to providing security and peace of mind to all families nationwide, and symbolises our commitment to care for each other as a community. This is particularly important to families whose loves ones suffer from rare diseases, as access to appropriate medicines is often difficult. This is why I have taken a […] -
November 24, 2016
Julian Leads Cross Party Group of MPs Lobbying NHS England Over Much-Needed Everolimus Drug
A cross-party group of MPs, led by Julian and Greg Mulholland, are writing to NHS Chief Executive Simon Stevens urging him to make the Everolimus drug available to those suffering from inoperable brain tumours caused by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). TSC is a potentially life-threatening genetic disease that is present from birth and causes non-cancerous […] -
November 23, 2016
Julian Responds to Autumn Statement as ‘Serious Plan for Whole-Country Growth’
Julian has responded to the Government’s Autumn Statement presented today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond. Speaking after the announcement Julian said, “This was always going to be a challenging Autumn Statement than those of previous years following the result of the EU referendum and delivered by a new Chancellor with his own […] -
November 23, 2016
Julian encourages people in York Outer to ‘Stay Well This Winter’
York Outer MP Julian Sturdy is today urging local people to get their flu jab and find out more about how they can stay well this winter. Mr Sturdy said, “Flu jabs are particularly important if you are a pensioner or suffer from a long term health condition, and I encourage everyone who wants to […] -
November 9, 2016
Julian Seeks Assurances on Strensall and Imphal Barracks Closure Plans
Julian is urgently seeking clarification and assurances from the government on its plans, announced on Monday, to close Ministry of Defence sites at Strensall and Fulford Road, York. To fulfil the government’s aim of ensuring the United Kingdom has the strong, effective armed forces that are necessary in a dangerous world, Ministers have decided they […] -
November 2, 2016
Julian Stands Up For Local Community Pharmacies
Today, Julian spoke in a debate on the future funding of Community Pharmacies in Parliament. The Government are looking to reform the way that pharmacies are funded after analysis showed that 40 per cent of pharmacies are in clusters of three or more, and that funding models do not incentivise better integration into primary care […] -
October 28, 2016
Julian explores UK food and farming options post-Brexit
Julian recently met with some of the country’s most innovative producers and farmers to discuss the future of UK food production. As Chairman of both the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Science and Technology in Agriculture, and the APPG for Rural Business, Julian met food producers from a range of farms and businesses, from dairy […] -
October 25, 2016
Julian Sees Opportunities for Yorkshire in Heathrow Decision
Julian has welcomed the Government’s announcement to push ahead with developing a third runway at Heathrow Airport as recommended by the Airports Commission in July 2015. Mr Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport and Infrastructure made the announcement in the House of Commons earlier today whilst acknowledging that this decision was important for the […] -
October 25, 2016
Julian Pushes NHS England to Provide Better Care for Sufferers of Tuberous Sclerosis
Julian is calling on NHS England to urgently publish a new prescribing policy for the drug Everolimus, used to treat brain tumours caused by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). TSC is a life-threatening genetic disease which can lead to the growth of benign tumours throughout the body, including in vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, […] -
October 20, 2016
Julian hosts evidence hearing on fairer deal for farmers
Last week in Parliament, Julian chaired a crowded meeting of farmers, experts and MPs from all national parties as part of an ongoing campaign to review the role of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA). The Adjudicator oversees an industry that employs 1 in 7 British workers and is worth £177 billion to the national economy, […]
