Category: News & Articles
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October 10, 2020
York Press column – Striking the right balance to tackle rising covid
As the autumn weather sets in, our city is experiencing a noticeable uptick in the incidence of coronavirus as part of a national and Europe-wide trend, although mercifully significantly below those other parts of Northern England now under special restrictions. With no vaccine so far, the hard truth is that any increase in social interaction […] -
October 9, 2020
Julian visits new Fulford care home
Julian recently visited the new Ouse View care home for a socially-distanced tour of the facilities. After two years of construction, the Fulford home formally opened its doors to resident admissions on September 1st this year. It has capacity for residential and dementia care for 64 people. Julian said: “It was a pleasure to visit […] -
October 8, 2020
BBC Radio York – Julian discusses Cancer Treatment in York amid Coronavirus
Julian joined Steve Bailey on Afternoons on BBC Radio York to discuss cancer referrals during the COVID-19 pandemic and how late diagnosis impacts treatment outcomes. This follows my question in the House of Commons on Tuesday where I questioned the Health Secretary Matt Hancock on assisting York Hospital NHS Trust to make sure the local […] -
October 6, 2020
Julian presses Health Secretary on preventing covid cancer treatment backlog in York
This morning in the House of Commons, Julian questioned the Health Secretary Matt Hancock on assisting York Hospital NHS Trust to make sure the local fall in cancer referrals at the height of the pandemic does not produce a backlog of slowly diagnosed cases that worsen cancer outcomes. York Hospital worked hard to continue as […] -
October 5, 2020
Julian visits First Bus Depot to see how new busses will cut CO2 emissions
Julian recently visited the James Street First Bus Depot to see the new Metrodecker EV double-deckers and electric charging infrastructure. Nine of the electric buses are now on the roads – with the entire fleet of 21 buses set to be turned electric soon. Once the entire fleet is converted, an estimated 1,600 tonnes of […] -
October 2, 2020
Julian Questions Ministers on the 10pm Hospitality Curfew
Following concerns raised by constituents, Julian has tabled a series of parliamentary written questions regarding the 10pm curfew recently imposed on the hospitality industry. This follows reports from around the country, including York city centre, of the curfew leading to crowding as multiple venues empty onto the streets and demand for public transport surges. The […] -
October 1, 2020
BBC Look North – Coronavirus Act and Government Compromise
Julian was pleased to appear on BBC’s Look North yesterday to discuss the Coronavirus Act as well as the compromise reached between Government and backbenchers following the support the Brady Amendment had received ahead of last night’s vote. -
October 1, 2020
Julian’s Response to Matt Hancock’s Statement on the Coronavirus Act 2020
Having listened to the Health Secretary’s statement in the Commons today, I am satisfied with the concession that the Government has made on increasing parliamentary scrutiny of any new Covid restrictions. Despite the fact that the backbench amendment was not selected, we have been able to achieve what it set out to do. The Government […] -
September 30, 2020
BBC Radio York – Julian discusses the renewal of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the Brady Amendment
Julian joined Georgey Spanswick on Breakfast on BBC Radio York to discuss the renewal of the Coronavirus Act 2020, which gives the Government emergency powers to roll out new protective measures, and the Brady Amendment which would require Parliament to debate and vote on introducing further restrictions. Julian feels very strongly that Parliament is being […] -
September 26, 2020
Julian signs backbench amendment to give MPs a greater say on Covid restrictions
Julian has put his name to a cross-party amendment, tabled by senior Conservative backbencher Sir Graham Brady seeking to instruct the Government to give Parliament greater oversight of new regulations to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The move, supported by over 40 Conservative MPs, will amend a motion that the Government is tabling next week […]
