Category: News & Articles
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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 […] -
July 29, 2020
York Press column – Business boost and government investment will revive York after coronavirus
As we approach August, the absence of a virus flare-up thus far has allowed the careful easing of lockdown to proceed apace, with the reopening of leisure centres, gyms and beauticians, the return of sport, and live indoor performances. Sadly, York City lost out on promotion in their first post-lockdown match last weekend, despite a […] -
July 28, 2020
Julian welcomes continued positive trend in redressing school funding imbalance
The Department for Education have announced the latest round of per-pupil school funding increases for the 2021-22 academic year, which includes a 4.5% average increase for schools in the York Outer constituency. This builds on a 6% per-pupil funding boost already announced for the 2020-21 school year and compares to a national average of 3%. […] -
July 24, 2020
Government investment in Transpennine rail line
Julian Sturdy MP has welcomed the announcement that the Government will provide £589 million to begin vital upgrades on the Transpennine main line, benefitting passengers and businesses in York The line, which connects Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester will bring significant improvements for passengers, while at the same time boosting local economies. The most congested section […] -
July 21, 2020
Julian votes against government on parliamentary scrutiny of trade agreements
During yesterday’s debate on the Trade Bill, Julian voted against the government line, supporting an amendment to strengthen procedures for Parliament to scrutinise trade agreements negotiated by the government. The Trade Bill is an important consequence of the Brexit process, giving the UK government the tools to run an independent trade policy and sign trade […]